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NBA roundup: Brunson ginites fourth-quarter surge as Knicks take Game 1 over Pistons

Jalen Brunson shook off a quiet start and erupted for 34 points to lead the New York Knicks to a 123-112 win over the Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Saturday. With the win, the Knicks claimed an early edge in the series, which continues Monday in New York before heading to Detroit on Thursday.