The New York Knicks won their fourth straight game, defeating the Phoenix Suns 138-122 at the Footprint Center in their first game of a long road trip out West.
The Knicks were led by their dynamic duo of Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns who combined for 70 points in the win, with Brunson adding 36 points (12-21 FG) and 10 assists while Towns had 34 points (12-19 FG) and 10 rebounds. Josh Hart had 19 points (8-11 FG), 11 rebounds, six assists and three steals. OG Anunoby (14 PTS) and Mikal Bridges (16 PTS) also contributed to the win.
The Suns continue to pile up losses amid the absences of Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, with Devin Booker scoring 33 points (12-23 FG) in the loss. Royce O’Neale had a solid game with 17 points (6-12 FG) while Tyus Jones had 15 points (6-13 FG) and 10 assists. Jusuf Nurkic had 14 points (5-8 FG), 12 rebounds, three steals and two blocks, but the Suns couldn’t keep up with the Knicks on offense.
Let’s look at some of the main reasons why this game was lopsided in favor of the Knicks.