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Knicks’ Towns Dominates as New York Beats Pistons 111-97

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026, 15:02 UTC · How we work

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The New York Knicks beat the Detroit Pistons 111-97, earning their first win of the 2026-27 season.
Karl-Anthony Towns posted 27 points and 20 rebounds, his 17th career 20-20 game and first since early February.
The Knicks outscored Detroit 37-13 in the third quarter, building a 25-point lead.
Mikal Bridges made his first four three-pointers of the season, contributing 12 points in the win.

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DAZN will stream the Knicks' victory live as the league’s exclusive online partner.
DAZN’s MSG+ service will provide on-demand replays and clips of the game.
After the win, New York travels to Chicago on October 30 for a back-to-back against the Bulls.
Coach Mike Brown said the Knicks, ranked last in league pace, must maintain intensity and adopt a faster style.

History

The Knicks’ 2026-27 season opener, streamed on DAZN’s MSG+, echoes the franchise’s 1970 breakthrough when Red Holzman’s team captured its first NBA title by defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 4-3, highlighted by Willis Reed’s legendary Game 7 return. That championship lifted New York’s national profile, a boost the modern streaming deal hopes to replicate again today.

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Historical Context

The Knicks’ 2026-27 season opener, streamed on DAZN’s MSG+, echoes the franchise’s 1970 breakthrough when Red Holzman’s team captured its first NBA title by defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 4-3, highlighted by Willis Reed’s legendary Game 7 return. That championship lifted New York’s national profile, a boost the modern streaming deal hopes to replicate again today.

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