Knicks Surge Past Pistons with a Dramatic Fourth Quarter in Game 1
New York's Jalen Brunson led a remarkable comeback against the Detroit Pistons with a stunning 21-0 run in the fourth quarter.
NEW YORK – The Detroit Pistons showed promise and led by eight towards the4th quarter during Saturday’s season opener against the #3-seeded New York Knicks.
Detroit’s performance was impressive, especially as guard Malik Beasley delivered five three-pointers and celebrated with style.
“We were just clicking, really,” said forward Tobias Harris.
Despite the positive momentum, Detroit’s inability to execute basic plays early in the final quarter set a troubling tone.
With the Knicks down just three points shortly after, the energetic Madison Square Garden crowd grew louder after New York began the comeback’s immediate push, prompting a Pistons collapse.
Key plays from Cameron Payne capped off what became a stunning 21-0 run.
Despite scoring 12 of his game-high 34 points during this remarkable run, Brunson acknowledged that his teammates deserved just as much credit, noting the initial spark from Payne and others that turned the tide in New York’s favor.
In the post-game review, Harris expressed pride in the Pistons’ performance despite the loss, emphasizing the learning opportunities each player can draw from this experience as the series continues.
