Knicks Secure First Win After Three Straight Losses
Knicks outscore Pistons in second half to end losing streak.
The Brief
- Knicks defeated previously undefeated Pistons 111-97.
- Team outscored Pistons 63-25 in second and third quarters.
- Coach Mike Brown credited improved performance for the win.
The New York Knicks ended their three-game losing streak with a 111-97 victory over the previously undefeated Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night.
The Knicks trailed by 13 points after the first quarter but outscored the Pistons 63-25 in the second and third quarters.
The team’s performance in the second half mirrored their play during their NBA championship run last spring, according to coach Mike Brown.
Brown stated that the team had more positive moments in the game compared to their first three contests, which led to the win.
The Knicks’ win marked their first victory of the season following a difficult start with three consecutive losses.
The Pistons, who had not been beaten this season, were outscored significantly in the second half of the game.
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