New York has seized control after three quarters, turning a rough start into an 88-63 lead.
Detroit opened with a 38-25 first quarter, but New York answered by outscoring the Pistons 63-25 over the next two periods. The Knicks now lead 88-63 after three, powered by a 37-13 third quarter. Jalen Brunson has 21 points and five assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns has added 21 points and 11 rebounds. The surge is a sharp reversal of the teams’ pregame profiles: Detroit entered 3-0 and ranked fifth in the power index, while New York was 0-3 and ranked 26th.
Key Performers
Jalen Brunson: 21 points, 5 assists Karl-Anthony Towns: 21 points, 11 rebounds Paul Reed: 18 points, 8 rebounds