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Knicks beat unbeaten Pistons 111-97 for first win of the season
The New York Knicks beat the Detroit Pistons 111-97 at Madison Square Garden for their first win of the season.
Detroit had been unbeaten, while New York had lost its first three games.
The Knicks outscored Detroit 63-25 in the middle two quarters after falling behind by 15 points early.
At halftime, coach Mike Brown told Karl-Anthony Towns to defend Paul Reed and battle for rebounds.
Towns responded with 27 points and 20 rebounds, and Brown said his change in mindset helped the team.
The win also ended a run of three regular-season losses to Detroit, but Brown said the team still has work to do.
The New York Knicks beat the Detroit Pistons 111-97 to earn their first win of the season.
The Pistons had been unbeaten before the game, according to Sportsnet.
Yahoo Sports said the Knicks shook off a slow start.
The sources do not provide further details about the game.
- Who
- The New York Knicks and the Detroit Pistons.
- What
- The Knicks beat the Pistons 111-97 for their first win of the season.
- When
- October 27, 2026, according to the Sportsnet publication date.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The Knicks were seeking their first win of the season; the sources do not state further reasons.
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- Final score
- Knicks 111, Pistons 97
- Knicks' result
- First win of the season
- Pistons' status
- Unbeaten before the game, according to Sportsnet
- Yahoo Sports publication
- October 28, 2026
- Sportsnet publication
- October 27, 2026
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Knicks' Mike Brown credits Karl-Anthony Towns' mid-game 'shift in mindset' for win over Pistons
Knicks 'focus on little things', beat Pistons for first win of season
NBA Highlights: Knicks 111, Pistons 97
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