Knicks Flip 13-Point Deficit With 37-13 Third-Quarter Surge

Detroit stormed ahead 38-25 after the first quarter, but New York cut the gap with a 26-12 second and seized control with a 37-13 third, taking an 88-63 lead into the fourth. Karl-Anthony Towns powered the Knicks with 27 points and 20 rebounds, shooting 12-of-21 from the field, 1-of-5 from three and 2-of-2 at the line, with 3 assists, 0 steals, 0 blocks and 7 turnovers. Jalen Brunson added 23 points on 5-of-18 shooting, including 0-of-5 from three and 13-of-16 free throws, plus 1 rebound, 7 assists, 0 steals, 0 blocks and 1 turnover. Paul Reed paced Detroit with 22 points on 9-of-12 shooting, going 1-of-1 from three and 3-of-4 at the line, with 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 block and 2 turnovers. Cade Cunningham contributed 19 points on 7-of-18 shooting, including 2-of-7 from three and 3-of-5 free throws, alongside 9 rebounds, 8 assists, 0 steals, 1 block and 3 turnovers. Detroit outscored New York 34-23 in the fourth, but the Knicks’ third-quarter surge held up for a 111-97 final.