New York Knicks defeated Detroit Pistons 111-97 to move to 1-3

The New York Knicks defeated the Detroit Pistons 111-97 at home Tuesday at Madison Square Garden.

The margin of victory was 14 points, and the two teams combined for 208 points. The win moves the Knicks to 1-3 on the season.

The Pistons fall to 3-1. They are 3-1 over their last 4 games.

Across the season so far, the Knicks are scoring 104 points per game and allowing 105.3, while the Pistons are scoring 113 and allowing 107. Despite the result, the Pistons still hold the better point differential, +24 to -5.

Up next, the Knicks visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, October 30. The Pistons visit the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, October 30.

The 208 combined points were below the 214.7 points these two teams’ games have averaged this season.

By the numbers

• Final: New York Knicks 111, Detroit Pistons 97
• Margin: 14 points · Combined: 208 points
• Knicks: 1-3 overall · 1-2 at home · 0-1 on the road · last 4: L-L-L-W
• Pistons: 3-1 overall · 1-0 at home · 2-1 on the road · last 4: W-W-W-L
• Venue: Madison Square Garden

Over an 82-game season, NBA standings are about consistency. Finishing in the top six of a conference avoids the Play-In Tournament, where seeds seven through ten compete for the last two playoff places.

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