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Knicks secure first win as Towns excels in second half against Pistons

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Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Knicks secure first win as Towns excels in second half against Pistons

Summary

The New York Knicks achieved their first win of the season against the Detroit Pistons on October 27, 2026, with a final score of 111-97. Karl-Anthony Towns, who was challenged by head coach Mike Brown to increase his performance, rose to the occasion with a standout second half. After a slow start, Towns finished the game with 27 points and 20 rebounds, helping the Knicks overcome a narrow halftime lead of 51-50. The victory was particularly significant following the Knicks' 0-3 start to the season.

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By the Numbers

•Knicks led 51-50 at halftime
•Towns scored 19 of his 27 points in the second half
•Knicks improved to 1-3 on the season
•Mike Brown highlighted Towns' rebounding and defense as key factors
•Paul Reed had 15 points at halftime for the Pistons

Latest Updates

5:11 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks’ Mike Brown reveals challenge to Karl-Anthony Towns at halftime vs. Pistons
4:56 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Brown admits he challenged Karl-Anthony Towns to step up in the Knicks' first win

What they're saying

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Karl-Anthony Towns led the New York Knicks to their first win of the season on Tuesday, as they beat the Detroit Pistons, 111-97, at Madison Square Garden. Towns tallied a double-double of 27 points and 20 rebounds on top of three assists. He shot 12-of-21 from the field. While he had seven turnovers, his activity on both ends helped the Knicks […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown reveals challenge to Karl-Anthony Towns at halftime vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports