New Delhi, Oct. 28 -- The New York Knicks registered their first victory of the 2026-27 NBA season after defeating the Detroit Pistons 111-97 at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. Karl-Anthony Towns delivered a double-double with 27 points and 20 rebounds as the defending champions ended Detroit's unbeaten start to the campaign.

The victory improved New York's record to 1-3, while Detroit suffered its first defeat of the season after winning its opening three games. The Knicks had entered the contest following defeats against the Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic.

The result also prevented the New York Knicks from becoming the second defending NBA champion to begin a season with four consecutive defeats. The 1969-70 Bo...