Knicks Earn First Win, Beat Pistons 111-97

The defending champion New York Knicks beat the Detroit Pistons 111-97 at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, earning their first win of the 2026-27 season and ending a three-game losing streak. Karl-Anthony Towns led New York with 27 points and 20 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson scored 23. After Detroit took a 13-point first-quarter lead, the Knicks held the Pistons to 25 points across the second and third quarters. Paul Reed scored 22 points for Detroit, and Cade Cunningham added 19 points and eight assists as the Pistons suffered their first loss after a 3-0 start. Towns credited the Knicks’ defensive effort and execution for the win and said he wanted to deliver victories for the home fans.