Knicks Open Up Back-to-Back with Blowout Win over Detroit
DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 29: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket during the game against the Detroit Pistons on November 29, 2022 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images)
The New York Knicks got a much needed laugher, blowing away the Detroit Pistons by 30-points, while ending a two-game losing streak. Entering Tuesday’s contest in Detroit, New York had lost four of five, dipping below two games under .500.
On Tuesday, the Knicks got the performance they needed from forward Julius Randle who led the way with 36 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
βHe was super aggressive early and he got into a great rhythm,β Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said. βHe always does a good job of moving without the ball and his teammates were searching him out tonight.β
Other top scorers include Jalen Brunson, R.J. Barrett, and Quentin Grimes all had 16 points a piece.
New York is now 3-0 this season in its head-to-head match-ups with the Pistons.
Michael Cohen is the News and Sports Director at Fox Sports Radio New Jersey and Magic 98.3 FM, as well as a radio production assistant with Fox and Magic in New Jersey. He started his career in Somerset in 2018 initially as a news fill-in at WCTC 1450 AM, and soon moved up to higher responsibilities in the ensuing years, assuming News & Sports Director title in 2021Prior to his time with Fox Sports New Jersey, Michael was play-by-play voice for New Jersey Jackals baseball, and as well as play-by-play and color for the College of Staten Island basketball (men and women), softball and baseball. Michael began his career as a news and sportswriter with the Jersey Journal of Hudson County.
