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  "id": 16850056,
  "title": "Reigning champ Knicks earn first win against Pistons",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/reigning-champ-knicks-earn-first-win-against-pistons-16850056",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T04:38:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
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    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/others/2026/10/1565299/reigning-champ-knicks-earn-first-win-against-pistons"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The reigning champion New York Knicks secured their first win of the season against the Detroit Pistons, 111-97, on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden. Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 27 points, while Jalen Brunson added 23. This victory marked a significant turnaround for the Knicks, who had lost their first three games of the season as they sought to break a five-decade title drought. Despite an early 13-point deficit, the Knicks staged a remarkable comeback, extending their lead by single digits at halftime and swelling to a 25-point advantage by the end of the third quarter. Detroit's top scorer, Paul Reed, finished with 22 points, while Cade Cunningham contributed 19 points, eight assists, and nine rebounds. In other news, San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama helped his team to a 130-103 victory over the Sacramento Kings, contributing 29 points, 10 rebounds, five blocks, and two steals.",
  "summary": "NEW YORK: 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.",
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        "title": "Knicks get first win of the season with a 111-97 victory over the previously unbeaten Pistons",
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        "published": "2026-10-28T03:04:59.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Reigning champ Knicks earn first win against Pistons",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/reigning-champ-knicks-earn-first-win-against-pistons",
        "published": "2026-10-28T03:32:46.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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