The New York Knicks outscored the Brooklyn Nets 28-11 in the fourth quarter to secure a 103-90 victory at Madison Square Garden on Monday night. Landry Shamet scored a season-high 22 points as New York extended its winning streak against Brooklyn to 15 games.
The Knicks trailed 79-75 entering the final period but opened the fourth with a 25-5 run, turning a four-point deficit into a 100-84 lead. Shamet led the surge, finishing with 22 points on 6-of-8 shooting, including 4-of-6 from three-point range.
Jalen Brunson added 19 points and six assists, while OG Anunoby scored 18. Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 11 points and 16 rebounds, scoring all his points after halftime.
Brooklyn had controlled much of the third quarter and held a four-point advantage before New York changed the game. Josh Hart opened the fourth with a three-pointer, and Anunoby followed with consecutive baskets to put the Knicks ahead 84-79.
After Julius Randle briefly stopped the run, Jordan Clarkson hit a three-pointer to make it 91-81. The Knicks then scored nine unanswered points, with Andre Drummond’s basket pushing the margin to 16.
Randle led the Nets with 21 points and 11 rebounds against his former team. Michael Porter Jr. scored 18 points, while Nolan Traore added 17 on 6-of-8 shooting, including five three-pointers.
Jose Alvarado returned after missing four games with a sprained left ankle. However, Tyler Kolek started the fourth quarter and contributed a basket and an assist during New York’s opening run.
The Nets host the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, while the Knicks welcome the Chicago Bulls.
