Overview
- Jalen Brunson led New York with 26 points on 9-of-12 shooting and seven assists as six Knicks scored in double figures.
- Karl-Anthony Towns posted 20 points, 11 rebounds and a season-high seven assists, including 10 points in the fourth quarter.
- New York recorded 31 assists after logging a season-low 15 in Detroit, reflecting improved ball movement and shot distribution.
- A 24-7 surge spanning late in the third into the fourth turned a tight game into a double-digit Knicks lead.
- Kawhi Leonard finished with 25 points but managed only four after halftime and none in the fourth, while James Harden returned with 23 points and nine assists.