In a gritty matchup during Rivals Week, the New York Knicks edged out the Brooklyn Nets 99-95, securing their ninth consecutive win against them. The game was marked by physical play and offensive struggles, particularly in the fourth quarter where the Knicks scored only three points in nine minutes. Despite D'Angelo Russell's strong performance for the Nets, Karl-Anthony Towns delivered a commendable showing with 25 points and 16 rebounds, finally leading New York to victory after a late rally.
Despite a 23-point, 10-assist double-double by Brooklyn's D'Angelo Russell and the Nets taking roughly twice as many free throws as the Knicks, our heroes eeked out an ugly win, 99-95.
New York had some ugly offensive stretches in this game, including the first nine minutes of the fourth quarter when they managed three points and missed nine of ten shots.
New York started the second quarter hot, with Precious Achiuwa contributing beasty, burly minutes while the visitors hammered the home team, 12-2.
All told, Karl would conclude the game with 25 points, 16 rebounds, six assists, three steals, two blocks, and was a team high +16 in his 39 minutes.
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