The New York Knicks set a new franchise record in defeating the Brooklyn Nets
The New York Knicks snapped a four-game losing streak in emphatic fashion with a record-breaking 120-66 victory over local rivals the Brooklyn Nets.
The margin of victory of 54 points is the largest since the Knicks were founded in 1946 and surpasses the 48 points achieved in 1968, 1972 and 1994.
“To see us play the way we’re capable of playing, it was a lot of fun to put it all together in 48 minutes,” Knicks coach Mike Brown said.
The win at Madison Square Garden followed a poor streak that culminated in a 114-97 loss to Dallas on Monday.
But the Knicks broke out of that mold against the Nets, taking a 38-20 lead in the first quarter and extending that lead to 59 points at one stage.
Jaylen Branson, who scored 20 points, said the win was a big boost as the Knicks approach the midseason mark in third place in the Eastern Conference, behind the Detroit Pistons and Boston Celtics.
“We had to refocus and get back to who we are,” Brunson said.
“This is a good step for us, but we have to keep pushing to be better every day.”
2026-01-22 08:09:00
