Overview
- Karl-Anthony Towns posted a season-high 33 points and 13 rebounds to lead New York.
- Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby scored 16 apiece, with Jordan Clarkson adding 15 off the bench and Josh Hart contributing 12 points and 10 boards.
- After trailing early, the Knicks closed the half up 57-54 and broke it open with a 17-0 third-quarter surge to go ahead 91-65.
- Alex Sarr led Washington with 19 points, while Bilal Coulibaly, Corey Kispert and Kyshawn George each had 15.
- New York improved to 4-0 at home (0-3 on the road) and next hosts Minnesota on Wednesday, while Washington visits Boston the same night.