Knicks Beat Wizards 119-102 at MSG

The New York Knicks defeated the Washington Wizards 119-102 at Madison Square Garden, pulling away with a decisive 41-24 third quarter. Karl-Anthony Towns led New York with 33 points and 13 rebounds while Josh Hart posted a 12-point, 10-rebound double-double; bench players Jordan Clarkson, Landry Shamet and Mikal Bridges provided key scoring. After a sluggish start, the Knicks tightened defensively and improved ball movement in the second half, with coach Mike Brown’s more balanced minute allocations highlighting the team’s depth. Rookie Alex Sarr scored 19 points and Kyshawn George showed promise, but Washington’s inconsistent play extended their losing streak to five games and left them 1-5 to start the season.