Nov 2, 2026 · pixiplume.com
Fourth-quarter fix: Knicks beat the Nets
After two straight losses to Philadelphia, the defending champs needed a win. They got one, but they made it interesting. The Knicks trailed the Nets by four after three quarters at Madison Square Garden, then held Brooklyn to 11 points in the fourth and won 103-90.
New York is now 3-4. It’s not the start anyone expected from a team with a brand-new banner, but it’s a step in the right direction.
How the Knicks turned it around
New York led by seven at halftime, but Brooklyn came out hot and won the third quarter 35-24 to take a 79-75 lead. For a moment, it looked like another frustrating night at the Garden.
Then the defense showed up. The Knicks won the fourth quarter 28-11, and the Nets barely scored for long stretches. New York also got hot from deep, making 17 threes on the night.
The surprise star was Landry Shamet. Off the bench, he scored 22 points on 6-of-8 shooting and went 6-for-6 at the free-throw line. Karl-Anthony Towns grabbed 16 rebounds, and the Knicks’ bench outscored Brooklyn’s 41-26.
Top performers
Former Knick Julius Randle led Brooklyn with 21 points and 11 rebounds, but he needed 16 shots and couldn’t take over late.
| Player | Team | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landry Shamet | NYK | 22 | 1 | 1 |
| Julius Randle | BKN | 21 | 11 | 2 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | 19 | 2 | 6 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | 18 | 4 | 2 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | 18 | 5 | 2 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | 11 | 16 | 5 |
Around the NBA on Monday
- Philadelphia keeps rolling. The 76ers, who have beaten the Knicks twice already, crushed the Bulls 126-107.
- Kings finally win. Sacramento beat Dallas 115-100 for its first win of the season after an 0-6 start. The Kings host the Spurs on Friday.
- Thunder steal one in Cleveland. Oklahoma City beat the Cavaliers 117-112 on the road.
- Pistons roll. Detroit beat Charlotte 124-91.
- Also final: Hawks 108, Pacers 104; Wizards 103, Magic 94; Timberwolves 112, Bucks 100.
Several late games, including Celtics at Rockets and Heat at Lakers, were still going when this was written.
Your call
The Knicks host the Bulls on Wednesday, then visit Cleveland on Saturday. So tell me in the comments: is this win the start of a run, or are the champs still searching for themselves?
Sources
- Box scores and results: SportRadar