New York erased Detroit’s first-quarter surge and carries a three-point edge into the third.
Detroit set the early pace with a 38-25 first quarter, building a 13-point lead. The Knicks answered with a 26-12 second to take a 51-50 halftime advantage, and lead 53-50 after scoring the first two points of the third. Paul Reed has 16 points for Detroit, while Cade Cunningham has 15 points, seven rebounds and six assists; Jalen Brunson leads New York with 11. Detroit entered 3-0 and fifth in the power index, while New York was 0-3 and 26th—watch whether the Pistons can recapture their opening-quarter offense.
Key Performers
Paul Reed, Detroit: 16 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists Cade Cunningham, Detroit: 15 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists Jalen Brunson, New York: 11 points, 9-for-10 at the line