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Knicks beat Pistons 111-97 victory, giving Detroit its first loss of the season

Karl-Anthony Towns had 27 points and 20 rebounds, and the New York Knicks avoided an 0-4 start by beating the previously undefeated Detroit Pistons.

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 9:51 AM
Knicks beat Pistons 111-97 victory, giving Detroit its first loss of the season
Key Things to Know
  • The New York Knicks defeated the Detroit Pistons 111-97, handing Detroit their first defeat of the season.
  • Karl-Anthony Towns powered the Knicks with 27 points and 20 rebounds in the victory.
  • Jalen Brunson scored 23 points as New York avoided a historic 0-4 start following their title season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The defending champion New York Knicks defeated the previously unbeaten Detroit Pistons 111-97 on Tuesday night to claim their first win of the season. Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 27 points and 20 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson scored 23 points. The victory snapped a three-game losing streak for New York and prevented an 0-4 start to the season.

New York took control by outscoring Detroit 37-13 in the third quarter to build a 25-point lead. Paul Reed scored 22 points and Cade Cunningham contributed 19 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists for Detroit as their record dropped to 3-1.

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