Karl-Anthony Towns led the New York Knicks to a hard-fought 99-95 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, extending their winning streak against their cross-town rivals to nine games. With Ben Simmons absent, the Knicks managed to hold on for the win, improving to 10-0 when limiting opponents to fewer than 100 points.
The victory boosted the Knicks’ record to 29-13, placing them third in the Eastern Conference, trailing only the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics. Meanwhile, the loss left the Nets with a 14-30 record, sitting 12th in the East.
Karl-Anthony Towns’ Double-Double Lifts The New York Knicks Over Nets In Hard-Fought Battle
After being traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves to New York this offseason, Karl-Anthony Towns has enjoyed an All-NBA caliber season with the Knicks. Towns recorded 25 points, 16 rebounds, six assists, three steals, and two blocks, shooting 11-of-19 from the field. Towns continues to impress in his first season with the Knicks, becoming the fastest player in franchise history to reach 1,000 points and 550 rebounds.
KARL-ANTHONY TOWNS TONIGHT:
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) January 22, 2025
25 POINTS
16 REBOUNDS
6 ASSISTS
3 STEALS
2 BLOCKS
11/19 FG
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OG Anunoby finished the game with 20 points and 3 steals, while Jalen Brunson added 17 points and 4 assists. Josh Hart played 39 minutes and recorded 12 rebounds, nine assists, and seven points. Mikal Bridges scored ten points and had two assists.
D’Angelo Russell led the way for Brooklyn with 23 points and 10 assists but couldn’t secure the win. Cameron Johnson scored 16 points and grabbed 3 rebounds. Day’Ron Sharpe scored 10 points while Nic Claxton added eight points and 12 rebounds.
The Knicks will face the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, while the Nets will take on the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday.
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