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Shamet’s Career High, Towns’ 39 Carry Short-Handed Knicks Past Heat in NBA Cup

With two starters hurt, New York weighs short-term options before Monday’s rematch.

4 takeaways on the new-look Knicks
12/22/24
Nov 14, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet (44) reacts in front of Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware (7) during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • New York beat Miami 140-132 at Madison Square Garden to improve to 8-4 overall and 1-1 in East Group C of the Emirates NBA Cup.
  • Karl-Anthony Towns scored 39 points with 31 before halftime and grabbed 11 rebounds as the Knicks reclaimed control after trailing early.
  • Landry Shamet posted a career-high 36 off the bench, powering a 75-39 reserve scoring edge, while Jordan Clarkson added 24.
  • Josh Hart recorded 12 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his first triple-double of the season, and Mikal Bridges totaled seven steals.
  • Jalen Brunson missed the game with a right ankle sprain and OG Anunoby left with a left hamstring strain with an MRI pending; Norman Powell led Miami with 38.