Knicks 134-106 Wizards (Nov 18, 2024) Game Summary

NEW YORK — — Jalen Brunson had 26 points and 11 assists and the New York Knicks rolled to a 134-106 victory Monday night that extended the Washington Wizards’ losing streak to nine games.

Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points and 12 rebounds in just 25 minutes for the Knicks, who were on a roll from the start even while playing for the second straight night. They scored 40 points in the first quarter and put up another 36 points in the third, building the lead to 109-75 at the end of the period.

New York went 20 for 40 from 3-point range and finished with its highest point total while just missing its largest margin of victory.

Cam Payne was 5 for 6 from behind the arc and had 17 points off the bench, while OG Anunoby scored 16.

Bub Carrington, Jonas Valanciunas and Corey Kispert each scored 18 points for Washington.

Takeaways

Wizards: Since winning two straight games to go 2-2, Washington is winless and has barely even been competitive. All but one loss during the skid has been by double digits.

Knicks: New York could have easily come out with some energy and play a bad team the second night of a back-to-back before heading out on a long road trip Tuesday. Instead, the Knicks got their starters some extra rest before a flight to Phoenix.

Key moment

Reserve Pacome Dadiet hit his first two 3-point attempts in the second quarter. The latter made the Knicks 9 for 12 from behind the arc to start the game.

Key state

Brunson made five 3-pointers and shot 9-for-15 overall after going 3-for-14 and missing all five 3-point attempts in Sunday’s win over Brooklyn.

Next

The Knicks begin their five-game road trip Wednesday in Phoenix and are not at home again in November. The Wizards host Boston on Friday.

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