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Towns Drops 37 as Knicks Beat Nets, Extend Rivalry Streak to 12

The result underscores New York's momentum against a Nets team still winless at Barclays Center.

Overview

  • New York improved to 10-6 with a 113-100 road win, sending Brooklyn to 3-14 and 0-8 at home.
  • Karl-Anthony Towns led with 37 points and 12 rebounds and, after a brief fourth‑quarter hip scare, returned to finish the game.
  • Jalen Brunson scored 27 as the Knicks took control with a 38-27 third quarter, shooting 6-for-10 from three in the period.
  • Rookie Noah Clowney posted a career-high 31 points with seven threes, while Brooklyn shot 37.9% from the field and 14-of-48 from deep.
  • New York was without Landry Shamet (shoulder) and OG Anunoby (hamstring) yet dominated inside, totaling 52 points in the paint.