New York Knicks Vs Detroit Pistons, NBA: Jalen Brunson's Second-Half Surge Leads Hosts To Game 1 Victory

Jalen Brunson scored 34 points, including 23 in the second half, as the New York Knicks surged past the Detroit Pistons 123-112 in Game 1. After trailing 98-90, the Knicks went on a 21-0 run in the fourth quarter. Cameron Payne added 14 points, and Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 23 points and 11 rebounds in his playoff debut with New York. Tobias Harris led Detroit with 25 points, while Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 12 assists but struggled with six turnovers. The Pistons extended their record 14-game postseason losing streak. Game 2 is on Monday night.

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Updated on: 20 April 2025 4:55 pm

NBA basketball Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks: Jalen Brunson

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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson reacts during the second half of Game 1 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Detroit Pistons in New York.

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NBA basketball Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks: Ausar Thompson

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Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (9) and New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) fight for the ball during the second half of Game 1 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in New York.

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NBA basketball Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks: Josh Hart

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New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) guards Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) during the second half of Game 1 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in New York.

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Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson dunks during the second half of Game 1 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks in New York.

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NBA basketball Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks: Cade Cunningham

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Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) passes past New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) to center Jalen Duren (0) during the second half of Game 1 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in New York.

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NBA basketball Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks: Cameron Payne

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New York Knicks guard Cameron Payne reacts during the second half of Game 1 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Detroit Pistons in New York.

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NBA basketball Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks: Karl-Anthony Towns

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New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns reacts during the second half of Game 1 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Detroit Pistons in New York.

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NBA: Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks | Photo: AP/Julia Demaree Nikhinson

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) falls as Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) shoots during the second half of Game 1 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in New York.

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NBA basketball Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks: Tobias Harris

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Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12), right, attempts to dribble past New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3), left, during the second half of Game 1 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in New York.

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New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts following Game 1 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Detroit Pistons in New York.