Heroes and zeros of the victory of the game 1 123-112 of the Knicks over the Pistons on Saturday:
Hero: Jalen Brunson
After a difficult start, he changed his shoes and returned when the Knicks superstar has grown on the battery. After starting 3 of 14 from the field, Brunson made 9 of his next 13 shots and ended with a maximum of 34 points and eight assists.
Zero: Mikal Bridges
It disappeared for long periods of the game, a group that many had over it by entering the playoffs. He finished with only eight points and was a less-16 team sausage. The Knicks were lucky to overcome their non -presentation.
Not recognized hero: Cam Payne
A question to be in the rotation of the postseason, scored 11 or its 14 points in the last quarter, which helped cause the empathic of the Knicks 21-0. His energy was also infectious with his teammates.
Key statistics
62-46 Knicks advantage in points in the paint. For everything that was done about how hard the pistons are inside, the Knicks intimidated them there. Much of that came from Karl-Anthony Towns, who ended with 23 points.
Appointment
“I think he grabbed his layer.”
– Tom Thibodeau about what he changed for Brunson