Overview
- New York improved to 4-3 overall and 4-0 at Madison Square Garden with the 119-102 victory.
- Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 33 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists; per StatMuse, he moved ahead of Luka Dončić for most career 30-point, 10-rebound games.
- A 41-24 third quarter out of halftime broke the game open and set the tone for the rout.
- Seven Knicks scored in double figures in a balanced effort, including a 12-point, 10-rebound, 5-assist night from Josh Hart.
- Washington committed 20 turnovers despite efficient shooting, while rookie Alex Sarr posted 19 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists in a challenging matchup with Towns.