Towns scored 27 points and Lenson added 23, as the Knicks defeated the Pistons 111-97.

October 28th - The Knicks defeated the Pistons 111-97 . Towns contributed 27 points , 20 rebounds , and 3 assists, while Brunson added 23 points , 1 rebound , and 7 assists. For the Pistons, Reed scored 22 points, 9 rebounds , and 3 assists, while Cunningham contributed 19 points , 9 rebounds, and 8 assists.

In the first quarter, the Knicks took an early lead. The Pistons relied on Reed's consecutive scores, while Cunningham facilitated the offense and led his teammates. Huerter and Jenkins then hit consecutive three-pointers, further extending the lead. At the end of the first quarter, the Pistons led 38-25 . In the second quarter, the Pistons' offensive efficiency dropped, and the Knicks capitalized, going on an 11-2 run. Brunson made both free throws before halftime. At halftime, the Knicks led 51-50 .

After switching sides, the Knicks extended their lead to 10 points. Following a three-pointer by Shamet, the Knicks went on a 24-6 run. At the end of the third quarter, the Knicks led 88-63 . In the final quarter, the Knicks' lead once widened to 27 points. The Pistons relied on consecutive three-pointers from Robinson, while the Knicks stabilized the situation with fast break points from Anunoby. Late in the game, the Pistons narrowed the gap to 11 points, but Hart hit a timely three-pointer, and Towns followed with a putback, helping the Knicks regain their lead. Ultimately, the Knicks defeated the Pistons 111-97 .

Pistons player statistics

Reed 22 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists; Cunningham 19 points, 9 rebounds , 8 assists; Robinson 12 points , 2 assists; Thompson 11 points, 6 rebounds , 2 assists; Jenkins 11 points , 3 rebounds , 2 assists; Huerter 7 points , 1 rebound; Holland II 4 points , 3 rebounds , 2 assists; Prince 3 points; Green 3 points , 1 rebound; Collins 2 points , 9 rebounds , 1 assist; Lanier 2 points .

Knicks player statistics

Towns had 27 points , 20 rebounds , and 3 assists; Brunson had 23 points , 1 rebound , and 7 assists; Anunoby had 13 points, 7 rebounds , and 2 assists; Shamet had 13 points , 2 rebounds , and 3 assists; Bridges had 12 points , 3 rebounds , and 4 assists; Drummond had 10 points , 8 rebounds , and 1 assist; Hart had 6 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists; McBride had 5 points , 1 rebound, and 1 assist .

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