Knicks Hand Nuggets Worst Loss of Season

OG Anunoby scores season-high 34 points as New York cruises past Denver

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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The New York Knicks routed the Denver Nuggets 142-103 on Friday night, handing the Nuggets their worst loss of the season. OG Anunoby scored a season-high 34 points and the Knicks used a big second quarter to take control of the game. The Nuggets played the second half without Jamal Murray, who rolled his left ankle in the second quarter. Nikola Jokic had 38 points and 8 rebounds for Denver, but the Nuggets struggled from 3-point range, shooting just 20% (8-for-40) for the game.

Why it matters

This game highlighted the Knicks' offensive firepower and ability to dominate a top Western Conference team on the road. For the Nuggets, the loss raises concerns about their depth and ability to withstand injuries, especially with Murray's status uncertain going forward.

The details

The Knicks used a 38-23 second quarter to take control of the game. Anunoby was 6-for-11 from 3-point range, and the Knicks shot 47.1% (16-for-34) from deep as a team. The Nuggets struggled mightily from 3-point range, missing 17 straight attempts at one point and finishing 8-for-40 (20%) for the game. Denver's opening night starting lineup, which included the return of Aaron Gordon, only lasted a half before Murray's injury.

  • Jamal Murray rolled his left ankle with 1:05 left in the second quarter.
  • The Nuggets missed their final 11 3-point shots of the first half.
  • The Knicks led 105-80 heading into the fourth quarter.

The players

OG Anunoby

A forward for the New York Knicks who scored a season-high 34 points in the win.

Nikola Jokic

The star center for the Denver Nuggets, who had 38 points and 8 rebounds in the loss.

Jamal Murray

The Nuggets' starting point guard who left the game in the second quarter with a left ankle injury.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This game showcased the Knicks' offensive firepower and ability to dominate a top Western Conference team, while raising concerns about the Nuggets' depth and ability to withstand injuries, especially with Jamal Murray's status uncertain going forward.