The New York Knicks picked up their first win of the 2026 NBA Summer League, beating the Detroit Pistons 86-75 on Monday, July 13 in Las Vegas.
New York controlled the game from the opening minutes and withstood a Detroit comeback attempt. Chaz Lanier led all scorers with 24 points for the Pistons. For the Knicks, Jack Kayil paced the offense with 19 points, Nick Jourdain grabbed 8 rebounds and Kayil added 4 assists, while Liam Robbins finished with a team-high 15 rating to go with 4 blocks.
The win lifts New York to 1-1 in the Las Vegas tournament after earlier losses, while the Pistons remain winless.