Knicks rally from 21-point deficit to beat short-handed Warriors

Jalen Brunson leads Knicks comeback with 30 points and 9 assists

Mar. 16, 2026 at 3:09am

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The New York Knicks overcame a 21-point deficit to defeat the Golden State Warriors 110-107 on Sunday night. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 30 points and 9 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 17 points and 12 rebounds. The Warriors were without several key players, including Stephen Curry, Seth Curry, and Al Horford, but Brandin Podziemski scored 25 points in the losing effort.

Why it matters

The Knicks' comeback win showcases their resilience and ability to rally from large deficits, an important quality as they push for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The short-handed Warriors' loss extends their season-high losing streak to five games, raising questions about their depth and ability to weather injuries to their star players.

The details

The Knicks fell behind early, trailing 35-21 after the first quarter and extending the deficit to 46-25 in the second quarter. However, they chipped away at the lead, cutting it to 54-45 at halftime. The Knicks finally took the lead in the final minutes of the third quarter on back-to-back baskets by Brunson. The Warriors kept the game close, but the Knicks held on for the 110-107 victory.

  • The Knicks rallied from a 21-point deficit on Sunday night (March 16, 2026).
  • The Warriors led 35-21 after the first quarter and extended their lead to 46-25 in the second quarter.

The players

Jalen Brunson

The Knicks' starting point guard, who led the team with 30 points and 9 assists in the comeback win.

Karl-Anthony Towns

The Knicks' starting center, who contributed 17 points and 12 rebounds to the victory.

Brandin Podziemski

The Warriors' starting guard, who scored a team-high 25 points in the losing effort.

Stephen Curry

The Warriors' star player, who missed his 17th straight game with a right knee injury.

Golden State Warriors

The defending NBA champions, who were without several key players and suffered their fifth straight loss.

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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)

The takeaway

The Knicks' comeback victory showcases their resilience and ability to rally from large deficits, an important quality as they push for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The short-handed Warriors' loss extends their losing streak, raising questions about their depth and ability to weather injuries to their star players.