Knicks Handle Wizards, 121-105
The New York Knicks defeated the Washington Wizards, 121-105, at Capital One Arena on Saturday night.

The Knicks (21-15) came into the contest as solid favorites and riding plenty of momentum, and the opening period went accordingly for the visitors. New York owned a 34-19 over the Wizards (6-29) after the first 12 minutes, and their advantage was up to 20 points by halftime. Once Washington was only able to put a four-point dent in its deficit in the third, the Knicks were firmly on the way to victory.

Julius Randle led the Knicks with 39 points, adding seven rebounds, five assists and one steal. Jalen Brunson supplied 33 points, eight assists and three rebounds. Donte DiVincenzo furnished 10 points, five rebounds, three assists and one steal. OG Anunoby provided nine points, five boards, two assists and one steal, while Isaiah Hartenstein registered eight points, 19 rebounds, two assists, four steals and two blocks.

Kyle Kuzma paced the Wizards with 27 points, complementing them with two rebounds, two assists and one block. Deni Avdija managed 23 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and two steals. Tyus Jones delivered 11 points, eight assists and one rebound, while Jordan Poole collected 10 points, four assists, three rebounds and two steals.

The Knicks return home to host the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night, while the Wizards remain home and host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night.
Posted on: 1/6/2024 7:54 PM
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