Knicks Beat Previously Unbeaten Pistons for First Win of the Season

The New York Knicks earned their first victory of the 2026–27 NBA season on October 28, defeating the previously unbeaten Detroit Pistons 111–97 at Madison Square Garden. Karl-Anthony Towns led the team with 27 points and 20 rebounds, anchoring a performance that snapped New York's early-season losing skid. The Pistons entered the game as one of the league's surprise early leaders, making the Knicks' win all the more notable for the Garden faithful. The victory gave New York its first positive result of a young season and brought relief to a fan base eager to see the team build on last season's run. Towns's double-double performance drew widespread praise as the Knicks look to establish their footing in a competitive Eastern Conference.