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Towns’ 33 Lift Knicks Over Wizards, 119-102, to Stay Perfect at Home

The win highlighted Karl-Anthony Towns finding a clearer offensive groove under Mike Brown.

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.