NEW YORK — Isaiah Stewart’s impact on the game became evident the moment he left. The Detroit Pistons’ big man exited Game 1 against the New York Knicks Saturday at the 9:06 mark of the fourth quarter. On cue, the Knicks immediately went on a decisive 21-0 run that flipped a 98-90 Pistons lead to a 13-point deficit with under five minutes to play.

Detroit Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart exited Saturday’s game with 9:06 left in the fourth quarter and the New York Knicks reeled off the next 19 points during a 21-0 run that completely flipped Game 1.