The New York Knicks staged a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the Brooklyn Nets 103-90 on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. The win extended the Knicks' winning streak over their crosstown rivals to 15 games.
For three quarters, the game was a low-scoring and inefficient affair for both teams. The Knicks struggled offensively, shooting just 36 percent in the first half, but managed to hold a seven-point lead at halftime due to numerous free throws. Jalen Brunson and Landry Shamet were notable bright spots for New York.
The Nets, despite their own shooting struggles, found a rhythm after halftime, particularly Michael Porter Jr., and outscored the Knicks 35-24 in the third quarter to take a four-point lead into the final period.
However, the Knicks responded decisively in the fourth quarter. With Jalen Brunson on the bench, a lineup change that included Tyler Kolek and Jordan Clarkson in the backcourt sparked a 15-point run over four minutes, turning the deficit into a 10-point advantage. OG Anunoby ignited the surge, scoring eight of his 18 points in the first six minutes of the final quarter.
Anunoby finished with 18 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 11 points and 16 rebounds. Brunson added 19 points but shot inefficiently from the field, going 6-for-16. Shamet scored all 20 of his points before halftime. Mikal Bridges had a quiet night with six points on 1-for-7 shooting and was limited to three minutes in the second half.
For the Nets, Julius Randle led the team with 21 points but shot 5-for-16 from the field. The Nets, who have not won a playoff game since 2021, continue to struggle with their current roster construction, which features win-now veterans alongside unproven young talent.
The series between the Knicks and Nets, once a highly anticipated rivalry, has become increasingly one-sided in favor of the Knicks, who have dominated New York City's basketball attention.