Knicks Humiliate Nets with Historic Victory
In a night to remember, the New York Knicks demolished the Brooklyn Nets with a score of 120-66, setting a new franchise record in the NBA for the largest point difference. The victory, with a 54-point difference, surpassed the previous mark of 48, which had been achieved on three previous occasions (1968, 1972, and 1994), solidifying a milestone in the history of the New York organization. The Dominican center Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 14 points, eight rebounds, three assists and a steal, on a day when the Knicks dominated from start to finish at Madison Square Garden. From the start of the match, the Knicks set the pace with a 38-20 run in the first quarter. The lead reached up to 59 points, demonstrating their superiority over their city rival. Jalen Brunson, the team’s point guard and captain, led the offense with 20 points, followed by Landry Shamet, who contributed 18 off the bench. Brunson, recently selected for the All-Star Game, highlighted the team’s attitude after the victory.This resounding victory came after a streak of four consecutive losses that had relegated the Knicks to third place in the Eastern Conference, increasing the pressure on the coach. On the other hand, the Nets continue in a complicated moment, adding their eighth loss in the last ten games. Michael Porter Jr. was their top scorer with only 12 points. Brunson had called an exclusive meeting of players to address the team’s poor performance, which had a record of 2-8 in its previous ten games. With this performance, the Knicks regain confidence and send a clear message to the rest of the Eastern Conference.“We did a lot of self-reflection these days. We know we still have a long way to go, but the season is long,” the point guard said.
Jalen Brunson
