Reigning champ Knicks earn first win against Pistons

The NBA reigning champion New York Knicks finally got their first win of the season, beating the Detroit Pistons 111-97 Tuesday with 27 points from Karl-Anthony Towns and 23 from Jalen Brunson. The Knicks, who broke a five-decade title drought in June but had lost their three opening games this season, overcame another slow start at Madison Square Garden to pull clear in the second half. "We got to remember that Rome wasn't built in a day. This is a new year, new team," said last season's NBA Finals MVP Brunson, who added seven assists.