VAST VIEW Towns' 27-Point, 20-Rebound Night Lifts Knicks to First Win of Season
Karl-Anthony Towns posted 27 points and 20 rebounds as the Knicks beat the previously unbeaten Pistons 111-97, avoiding a rare 0-4 start for a defending champion.
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Karl-Anthony Towns delivered a dominant performance to help the New York Knicks secure their first victory of the season, defeating the Detroit Pistons 111-97, according to the Associated Press via Yahoo Sports. Towns finished with 27 points and 20 rebounds in the win.
The victory kept the Knicks from falling to 0-4 to start the season, which would have marked just the second time in NBA history a defending champion opened a season with that record, according to Yahoo Sports.
Coach's Challenge
According to Sporting News, Knicks coach Mike Brown said he had directly challenged Towns to elevate his play before the game against Detroit, which had entered the matchup undefeated. Towns responded with his big performance in the win.
Sources: Sporting News · Yahoo Sports
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