Knicks secure first win of the season, defeating Pistons 111-97
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The New York Knicks earned their first victory of the season against the previously unbeaten Detroit Pistons, winning 111-97 at Madison Square Garden on October 27. After a slow start that saw them trail by 13 points in the first quarter, the Knicks turned the game around with a strong defensive performance and a dominant third quarter, outscoring the Pistons 37-13. Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 27 points and 20 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson added 23 points. Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 19 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists. The win avoids the Knicks falling to 0-4, which would have marked only the second occurrence of such a start for a defending champion in NBA history.
- •Knicks improve to 1-3, Pistons fall to 3-1.
- •Knicks outscore Pistons 37-13 in the third quarter.
- •Towns recorded 27 points and 20 rebounds.
- •Brunson scored 23 points after struggling early.
- •Detroit seeks to rebound against Charlotte next.
- 3:42 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks get first win of season with convincing victory over Pistons
- 3:38 AMYahoo Sports — Karl-Anthony Towns leads Knicks past Pistons 111-97 for their first win
- 3:03 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks shake off slow start to earn their first win of the season in a 111-97 victory over the Pistons
- 3:03 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks get first win of the season with a 111-97 victory over the previously unbeaten Pistons
- 2:56 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks pick up first win of the season, down undefeated Pistons, 111-97
"NEW YORK (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns had 27 points and 20 rebounds, and the New York Knicks avoided what would have been the second 0-4 start by a defending champion in NBA history by beating the previously undefeated Detroit Pistons 111-97 on Tuesday night.Jalen Brunson shook free of his shooting struggles in a dominant third quarter that resembled the Knicks of last spring, not the team whose three losses in three games were as many as they had in 19 games during last season’s run to the title.
"NEW YORK (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns had 27 points and 20 rebounds, and the New York Knicks avoided what would have been the second 0-4 start by a defending champion in NBA history by beating the previously undefeated Detroit Pistons 111-97 on Tuesday night.Jalen Brunson shook free of his shooting struggles in a dominant third quarter that resembled the Knicks of last spring, not the team whose three losses in three games were as many as they had in 19 games during last season's run to the title.
"The New York Knicks found their first win of the season against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden Tuesday night.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 3:42 AMKnicks get first win of season with convincing victory over Pistons
The NBA champion New York Knicks earned their first victory of the season with a 111-97 win over the Detroit Pistons.
- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 3:38 AMKarl-Anthony Towns leads Knicks past Pistons 111-97 for their first win
NEW YORK (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns had 27 points and 20 rebounds, and the New York Knicks avoided what would have been the second 0-4 start by a defending champion in NBA history by beating the previously undefeated Detroit Pistons 111-97 on Tuesday night.Jalen Brunson shook free of his shooting struggles in a dominant third quarter that resembled the Knicks of last spring, not the team whose three losses in three games were as many as they had in 19 games during last season’s run to the title.
- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 3:03 AMKnicks shake off slow start to earn their first win of the season in a 111-97 victory over the Pistons
Eric Samulski breaks down the Knicks' first win of the 2026-27 NBA season in an easy win over the Pistons
- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 3:03 AMKnicks get first win of the season with a 111-97 victory over the previously unbeaten Pistons
NEW YORK (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns had 27 points and 20 rebounds, and the New York Knicks avoided what would have been the second 0-4 start by a defending champion in NBA history by beating the previously undefeated Detroit Pistons 111-97 on Tuesday night.Jalen Brunson shook free of his shooting struggles in a dominant third quarter that resembled the Knicks of last spring, not the team whose three losses in three games were as many as they had in 19 games during last season's run to the title.
- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 2:56 AMKnicks pick up first win of the season, down undefeated Pistons, 111-97
The New York Knicks found their first win of the season against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden Tuesday night.
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