The New York Knicks had a 21-0 run in the fourth quarter, when Detroit had more turnovers than baskets, and won Game 1 123-112.

The Pistons shot 31.8% (7-for-22) in the final period, and were outscored 40-21. They looked like an inexperienced team late, letting the game escape from them as the road crowd roared. Mistakes piled late, and they finished the night with 19 turnovers, off of which the Knicks scored 25 points — 11 in the fourth.