NBA playoffs opener! Knicks reverse Pistons 21-0 in the final quarter, Brunson scores 34 points

On April 20 , the NBA playoffs officially kicked off. In a focus match in the Eastern Conference, the New York Knicks faced the Detroit Pistons at home. Facing this young and powerful Pistons team, the Knicks were once passive in the first three quarters, but with an amazing 21-0 attack wave in the last quarter, they finally completed a stunning reversal with 123-112 and won their first victory in the playoffs.

At the beginning of the game, the Knicks quickly got into the game, with Brunson and Towns scoring frequently, helping the home team to establish a double-digit lead. However, the Pistons quickly adjusted their rhythm, with Cunningham and Harris leading the team to gradually catch up. In the second quarter, the two sides launched a fierce offensive battle, with the score stalemate and the Knicks leading by only 2 points at halftime, 59-57 .

In the second half, the Pistons showed a tough attitude. With Cunningham's help, the team scored in many places. A 15-6 scoring climax put the Knicks in trouble. At the end of the third quarter, the visiting team overtook and established an advantage. However, the situation suddenly changed in the last quarter. After the Knicks coach adjusted the tactics, the team's defensive intensity increased sharply, counterattacked quickly, and made a 21-0 shock wave after consecutive steals and fast breaks, which completely changed the trend of the game. The Pistons were stagnant on the offensive end during this stage and missed many good scoring opportunities.

In the end, the Knicks defeated the Pistons 123-112 with an outburst in the final quarter and won their first game of the playoffs.

Knicks player statistics:

Brunson had 34 points, 2 rebounds, 8 assists, Towns had 23 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals, 2 blocks, Anunoby had 23 points, 7 rebounds, 5 steals, 2 blocks, Payne had 14 points, 1 assist, Hart had 13 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, Bridges had 8 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks, Robinson had 6 points, 6 rebounds, 2 blocks, Shamet had 2 points, and McBride had 1 rebound, 4 assists.

Pistons player stats:

Harris had 25 points, 6 rebounds, 2 blocks, Cunningham had 21 points, 6 rebounds, 12 assists, Beasley had 20 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, Hardaway Jr. had 19 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, Osar had 10 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, Schroeder had 8 points, 3 assists, 2 steals, Duren had 7 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks, Stewart had 2 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 blocks, and Holland had 2 rebounds.

Although the Pistons performed well for most of the game and even led by double digits at one point, they lost the game in the final quarter. For the Knicks, the improvement in defensive intensity and the multi-point offensive performance were the key to their reversal.

After this game, the Knicks lead the series 1-0 . The next game will continue at home, and the team has the opportunity to press on with the victory, while the Pistons need to adjust in time and try to win back a game on the road.