The Knicks picked up their first win in Summer League action on Monday, beating the Pistons, 86-75.
New York was without two of their regulars, as Mohamed Diawara sat with a ring finger injury and Pacome Dadiet was sidelined due to foot soreness.
With them sitting, it gave other youngsters the opportunity for extended minutes.
Second-round pick Jack Kayil shined in just his second Summer League appearance, leading the team with 19 points on 6-of-13 shooting and three threes. He also pulled one board, dished four assists and had a steal in 28 minutes.
Dillon Jones finished second behind him with 18 points on 7-of-15 shooting, six rebounds, and four assists.
7-foot 27-year-old Liam Robbins was a strong presence downlow, pulling in five boards and blocking four shots. He also drilled a three as part of his 15 points, had three assists, and swiped a pair of steals.
Tyler Nickel struggled from the field, but drilled three more threes as his strong showing continued.
St. John’s product Oziyah Sellers enjoyed himself a strong showing, chipping in 10 points on an efficient 5-of-9 from the field while bringing in seven defensive rebounds in 22 minutes off the bench.
On the other side of things second-year guard Chaz Lanier led the way for Detroit, knocking down a whopping eight threes as part of a game-high 22 point effort.
What’s next
New York closes Summer League action Thursday night against the Warriors.
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