In a thrilling Game 1 of their first-round playoff series, the New York Knicks staged a dramatic comeback, overcoming the Detroit Pistons with a 21-0 run in the fourth quarter to win 123-112. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 34 points, while Cam Payne added crucial points late. Despite a strong performance from the Pistons, including 25 points from Tobias Harris, they fell short, remaining winless in postseason games since 2008. The Knicks gained momentum as the fans at Madison Square Garden fueled their late-game surge.
By the time they scored again, the Knicks were ahead by 13 points and the delirious fans inside Madison Square Garden were roaring louder with every Pistons miscue after they played with such poise for much of the game.
Payne converted a three-point play to start the run, Brunson scored and Payne made a 3-pointer to tie it at 98 -- the onslaught would last for nearly five minutes.
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