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Knicks edge Nets 93-92 for 14th straight victory in rivalry
Karl-Anthony Towns leads Knicks to win despite late Nets comeback attempt.
Mar. 21, 2026 at 8:00am
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The New York Knicks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 93-92 on Friday night, extending their winning streak over their crosstown rivals to 14 games. Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 26 points and 15 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby also made key contributions. The Knicks overcame a 13-point first-half deficit and a late Nets comeback attempt to secure the victory.
Why it matters
The Knicks-Nets rivalry is one of the most intense in the NBA, with the two teams battling for supremacy in the New York metropolitan area. The Knicks' 14-game winning streak over the Nets is a testament to their dominance in this matchup in recent years, despite the Nets' star-studded roster.
The details
The game featured several heated moments, including technical fouls called on Knicks center Mitchell Robinson and Nets players Ziaire Williams and Nic Claxton. The Knicks led by as many as 14 points in the fourth quarter, but the Nets mounted a late comeback attempt, cutting the deficit to one point. However, Nets guard Ben Saraf's last-second shot attempt fell short, sealing the Knicks' victory.
- The Knicks' last loss to the Nets was on January 28, 2023, shortly before the Nets traded Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.
The players
Karl-Anthony Towns
A star center for the New York Knicks who led the team with 26 points and 15 rebounds in the victory.
Jalen Brunson
A key guard for the Knicks who scored 17 points in the game.
OG Anunoby
A forward for the Knicks who contributed 16 points to the win.
Nic Claxton
A center for the Brooklyn Nets who was involved in a heated exchange with Anunoby during the game.
Ben Saraf
A guard for the Brooklyn Nets who had a chance to win the game at the buzzer but missed a 45-foot shot attempt.
What’s next
The Knicks will host the Washington Wizards on Sunday, while the Nets will visit the Sacramento Kings on the same day.
The takeaway
The Knicks' 14-game winning streak over the Nets is a testament to their dominance in this matchup in recent years, despite the Nets' star-studded roster. This victory highlights the intensity of the Knicks-Nets rivalry and the importance of these games for both teams and their fans.
