Game 41, January 20, 2025
Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks
Final Score: NYK 119 – ATL 110
Following a tough blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night, the New York Knicks bounced back nicely with a win over the Atlanta Hawks. Before tip-off took place, New York received some encouraging news on the injury front. Karl-Anthony Towns (thumb sprain) and Josh Hart (neck/cervical compression) warmed up with no problems and started. Towns, who had injured his thumb on Jan. 13 against the Detroit Pistons, had missed the past two games. As for Hart, he injured his neck in the previous game against the Timberwolves. But they weren’t the only major storyline of the night for the Knicks. The other came from Jalen Brunson, who provided the team with a spark. He finished the evening with a team-high 34 points, 6 assists, and 3 three-pointers.
Game 42, January 21, 2025
New York Knicks at Brooklyn Nets
Final Score: NYK 99 – BKN 95
In a tightly contested battle, the Knicks take down the Brooklyn Nets to secure their second straight win. With this win, New York has improved their record to 29-16, while Brooklyn falls to 14-30 for the season. The Knicks also extend their dominance over their crosstown rivals with a perfect 3-0 record this season. Leading the way for New York in this win is Karl-Anthony Towns. He finished with a team-high of 25 points, along with 16 rebounds and 6 assists for the team. His teammate OG Anunoby also had a great game, tallying 20 points, four rebounds, and three assists. The lone highlight for the Nets is D’Angelo Russell.
Game 43, January 25, 2025
Sacramento Kings vs New York Knicks
Final Score: NYK 143 – SAC 120
In a blowout win, the Knicks take down the Sacramento Kings to secure their third straight win. With this win, New York has improved their record to 30-16, while Sacramento falls to 23-22. Leading the charge for New York in this dominant victory is Josh Hart. On Saturday night, he was able to record his sixth triple-double of the season. But he wasn’t one the lone player to record a triple-double performance. Domantas Sabonis also had one of his own while tallying 25 points, 13 rebounds, and 12 assists. OG Anunoby continues to impress with yet another standout performance. He scored 33 points, which came with three rebounds and four assists.