Knicks Dominate Wizards with 119-102 Victory at Home

The New York Knicks extended their unbeaten home record to 4-0 with a commanding 119-102 win over the Washington Wizards on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. Karl-Anthony Towns led the charge, delivering a season-high 33 points and collecting 13 rebounds. The Wizards started hot, shooting 72.2% in the first quarter and building a 10-point lead early in the second. Tre Johnson’s jumper put Washington ahead 32-22, and they maintained the edge until midway through the second quarter. The Knicks responded with a decisive 16-3 run, taking a 50-41 lead. Washington countered with a 13-0 stretch, highlighted by a four-point play from Bilal Coulibaly, but Towns answered with his own four-point play just before halftime. New York went into the break up 57-54. After halftime, the Knicks seized control. Leading 74-65 in the third, they went on a 17-0 run to stretch the margin to 91-65. Washington ended a lengthy drought with Marvin Bagley’s free throws, but the Knicks’ lead ballooned to 94-66 on Josh Hart’s three-pointer. Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby each added 16 points for New York, with Jordan Clarkson contributing 15 off the bench. Hart posted a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Landry Shamet and Mikal Bridges chipped in with 11 and 10 points, respectively. For Washington, rookie Alex Sarr led with 19 points. Coulibaly, Corey Kispert, and Kyshawn George each scored 15, but the Wizards fell to 1-6 on the season. The Knicks remain perfect at home but have struggled on the road (0-3). Next, the Wizards travel to face Boston, while the Knicks will host Minnesota. For a full breakdown of the game and player stats, visit the CBS Sports recap and the official AP NBA hub.