Towns leads Knicks with 22 points; Thunder and Durant shine in the NBA

United States – Dominican center Karl-Anthony Towns led the New York Knicks’ attack with 22 points, securing a 116-94 victory over the Toronto Raptors in front of 19,812 spectators at Madison Square Garden.Josh Hart backed Towns with an outstanding double-double of 20 points and 12 rebounds.Toronto scored the first basket of the game, but it was the only time they led. The Knicks responded with a 14-point run, controlling the game from the start.

We were very disciplined tonight.

Josh Hart

Hart added that his role varies according to the team’s needs, and he is in a great moment, accumulating 48 rebounds and 28 assists in his last four games.Jalen Brunson, considered an MVP candidate by coach Mike Brown, contributed 18 points, although with 32% shooting efficiency (6/19).Despite the defeat, the Raptors show a notable improvement compared to the previous season, with 14 wins and 6 losses in their first 20 games, surpassing the 5-15 start in 2024.

Thunder reach 12 consecutive victories

In other results, the Oklahoma City Thunder solidified their position as the best team in the NBA by reaching 20-1 in their first 21 games, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers with an outstanding performance by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 26 points, including 10 from the free throw line.

We wanted to play with determination.

Jalen Williams

Williams highlighted that this generates errors in the opponent and increases defensive intensity.The current champions match the best start to the league since the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors, who started with 20 straight wins.By Portland, Deni Avdija shined with a triple-double of 31 points, 19 rebounds, and 10 assists.

During climb historical positions

In Houston, the Rockets achieved their third consecutive victory by defeating the Utah Jazz 129-101, powered by 25 points and 7 rebounds from Kevin Durant.The 37-year-old player surpassed Alex English, a Hall of Famer, reaching 10,660 baskets made, placing him in 11th place in NBA history for field goals scored.Coach Ime Udoka highlighted the team’s defensive execution: “We focused on their key players and that made the difference.”Houston dominated the match, reaching a 37-point lead, winning the rebound battle 50-33 and with 53% field goal effectiveness.