The New York Knicks secured a dramatic 93-92 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night, extending their winning streak to five games.
Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns led the way with an impressive double-double, finishing with 26 points and 15 rebounds. Jalen Brunson contributed 17 points, while OG Anunoby added 16 in a tightly contested matchup.
Despite trailing by 13 points in the first half, the Knicks mounted a strong comeback. However, the game remained tense as New York surrendered a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter before regaining control in the final moments.
The Nets had one last opportunity to steal the win, but Ben Saraf missed a deep buzzer-beater attempt from 45 feet, sealing the victory for New York.
This win marked the Knicks’ 14th consecutive victory over Brooklyn, the longest winning streak in the history of their city rivalry. The Nets have not defeated the Knicks since January 28, 2023, prior to trading stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.
The game featured several heated moments that added intensity to the rivalry. Mitchell Robinson and Ziaire Williams received technical fouls after a confrontation following a hard foul involving Nolan Traore late in the first half.
Tensions continued into the third quarter when Anunoby and Nic Claxton were both assessed technical fouls after a brief altercation.
For Brooklyn, Josh Minott delivered a strong performance with 22 points, while Williams added 17. The Nets, however, extended their losing streak to six games.
New York struggled early, scoring just 14 points in the first quarter and trailing 50-44 at halftime. They turned the game around with a dominant third quarter, outscoring Brooklyn 31-15 to take a 75-65 lead into the final period.
A layup by Towns extended the Knicks’ advantage to 84-70 early in the fourth quarter, but the Nets responded with a 17-0 run to take an 87-84 lead late in the game.
In the closing minutes, Towns and Brunson combined to score eight crucial points, giving New York a 92-87 edge with just over a minute remaining. A late three-pointer by Traore brought Brooklyn within one point, and Towns missed two free throws, leaving the door open.
However, Saraf’s final shot attempt fell short, allowing the Knicks to escape with a narrow win and continue their dominance in the rivalry.
Who was the top performer in the Knicks vs Nets game?
Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 26 points and 15 rebounds.
How many games have the Knicks won in a row?
The Knicks have now won five consecutive games.
What is the Knicks’ winning streak against the Nets?
The Knicks have defeated the Nets 14 straight times.
