DETROIT — Jalen Brunson showcased an impressive performance, racking up 15 of his total 36 points during the opening quarter, leading the New York Knicks to a dominant 128-98 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. This win marked the Knicks’ 16th consecutive triumph over Detroit.

In addition to Brunson’s stellar performance, Karl-Anthony Towns contributed significantly with 21 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists. The Knicks maintained control throughout the game, never allowing their opponents to take the lead. At one point, they stretched their advantage to over 20 points and managed to maintain that cushion for the closing 40 minutes of play. OG Anunoby also chimed in with 21 points, helping the Knicks’ starters amass a total of 106 points.

For the Pistons, Cade Cunningham emerged as the team’s top scorer with 22 points, while Tobias Harris added 13 points along with eight rebounds. Unfortunately for Detroit, this loss brings their record to a dismal 1-5 for the current season.

The first quarter was particularly harsh on the Pistons, as they were outscored by the Knicks 39-13, fundamentally setting the tone for the rest of the game.

**Key Takeaways:**
– **Knicks:** The team displayed remarkable shooting accuracy, hitting 62.5% of their shots, which included 4-for-7 from three-point range. With only a single turnover throughout the game, their offensive execution was nearly flawless. Conversely, the Pistons struggled, shooting only 28.6%, including a mere 1-for-9 from beyond the arc, while committing seven turnovers.

– **Pistons:** Detroit has been facing challenges, having not won 25 games in a season since the 2018-19 campaign. Their last winning season was in 2015-16, and they have not celebrated a playoff victory since the 2007-08 season.

**Key Moments:**
Brunson’s scoring ability was on full display as he managed to outscore the Pistons 15-13 in the first quarter, cementing a solid lead for New York right from the start.

**Key Stat:**
New York was particularly effective in capitalizing on turnovers, forcing the Pistons into 22 mistakes that resulted in 30 points for the Knicks. In contrast, the Pistons only converted 12 points from 10 turnovers committed by New York.

**What’s Next:**
The Pistons will head to New York to face the Nets on Sunday, while the Knicks are set to visit the Rockets on Monday.