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Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns Make Knicks History with Dual Triple-Doubles

The Knicks' 128-113 win over the Mavericks featured record-breaking performances, playoff momentum, and a heartwarming gesture.

Mar 25, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) drives past Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) in the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Mar 25, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) is guarded by Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) in the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Mar 25, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) drives past Dallas Mavericks forward Kai Jones (23) in the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns became the first teammates in Knicks history to record triple-doubles in the same game, marking only the 17th such occurrence in NBA history.
  • Hart broke a 56-year-old Knicks franchise record with his ninth triple-double of the season, surpassing Walt 'Clyde' Frazier's 1969 mark.
  • OG Anunoby led the Knicks in scoring with 35 points, while the team showcased strong offensive cohesion with 40 assists on 53 made field goals.
  • The Mavericks, missing key players like Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving, struggled despite a career-high 38 points from Naji Marshall.
  • Postgame, Hart gave the game ball to rookie Kevin McCullar Jr., celebrating his first NBA points after recovering from a year-long knee injury.