Photo: Towns and Johnson, 2026 NBA Finals.png by The White House, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Karl-Anthony Towns had 27 points and 20 rebounds as New York beat previously unbeaten Detroit 111-97, avoiding the second 0-4 start by a defending champion in NBA history. The Knicks outscored the Pistons 37-13 in the third quarter to lead 88-63. Jalen Brunson, 1-for-9 in the first half, finished with 23. Paul Reed had 22 and nine starting for the injured Jalen Duren, and Cade Cunningham had 19, nine rebounds and eight assists.
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