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First Quarter Leads Knicks to Easy Win Over Pistons

Knicks at Vegas Summer league
by Dennis Rogers (vegasssummerleague.com)
Jul 12 2006 11:33AM
LAS VEGAS, NV, July 12, 2006 -- The New York Knicks jumped out to a 15-point first quarter lead and added to it throughout the game for a 91-68 win over the Detroit Pistons Tuesday night in the Toshiba Vegas Summer League. The Knicks' offense was helped by its 51.5% (35-68 FG) shooting for the game, while Detroit only hit 40.3% (27-67 FG) of its attempts.

For the game, New York's offense broke the 20-point barrier through the first three quarters of play, while Detroit's was held at 19 or below all four.

The Knicks had six players hit the double-digit barrier with Brian Greene leading the way with his 17-point (7-13 FG) tally. Paul Miller chipped in with 13 and was followed by Walker Russell, Jr.'s 12. Mardy Collins and David Lee threw down 10 apiece, with Lee collecting nine boards, as well.

Detroit's Alex Acker continued his hot hand in summer league play as he topped all scorers with his 22 points (8-18 FG). Amir Johnson and Jason Maxiell fell a few rebounds short of each collecting double-doubles. Johnson connected fro 12 points and seven boards, while Maxiell had 11 points and eight rebounds.

Up next for the Knicks is a game at 1 p.m. PT, on Thursday against the Washington Wizards. Detroit plays later that evening at 5 p.m. PT, against the Los Angeles Clippers.

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