Wizards Defeat Knicks 120-103 at Madison Square Garden
Monday, October 13, 2025, 7:30 PM ET · Madison Square Garden
Washington Wizards 120, New York Knicks 103, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Washington Wizards vs New York Knicks?
Washington Wizards beat New York Knicks 120-103 at Madison Square Garden on October 13, 2025.
In a decisive matchup at Madison Square Garden, the Washington Wizards triumphed over the New York Knicks with a final score of 120-103. This victory marked the Wizards' second win in their last ten games, improving their away record to 1-3, while the Knicks fell to 3-2 at home. The Wizards now lead the season series against the Knicks, having won all four meetings so far.
The Knicks entered the game with a home record of 3-1 and a recent form of 6-4 over their last ten games, but they were unable to maintain their momentum against the Wizards. The Knicks had been averaging 110.7 points scored and allowing 106.5 points over their last ten games, but their performance fell short in this contest. They had a brief winning streak of one game prior to this loss, but their recent scoring average dropped to 110.0 points in the last five games.
On the other hand, the Wizards had struggled with a record of 2-8 in their last ten games before this victory, averaging just 102.7 points scored while allowing 120.4 points. Despite their overall struggles, they managed to snap a losing streak with this win, which included a recent victory against the Miami Heat, where they narrowly won 119-118.
In terms of injuries, the Knicks had Mohamed Diawara and Jalen Brunson listed as day-to-day due to finger and wrist issues, respectively. The Wizards faced a more significant injury situation, with Jamir Watkins ruled out due to a knee injury. Additionally, Alex Sarr, Anthony Davis, and Trae Young were all listed as day-to-day, dealing with foot, finger, and quadriceps injuries.
The market had priced the Knicks as favorites, but the Wizards defied expectations, showcasing their ability to perform on the road. The conditions at Madison Square Garden were typical for an NBA game, with both teams looking to capitalize on their strengths.
As the game unfolded, the Wizards demonstrated their offensive prowess, particularly in the fourth quarter, where they maintained control and extended their lead. Key scoring plays included Kadary Richmond's driving floating jump shot and Trey Jemison III's alley-oop dunk, which highlighted the Wizards' ability to execute under pressure. The Knicks struggled to keep pace, unable to close the gap as the game progressed.
Overall, this matchup illustrated the Wizards' resilience and ability to capitalize on opportunities, while the Knicks will need to regroup as they look to improve their form moving forward.
Injury report
- Mohamed DiawaraDay-To-DayFingerNew York Knicks
- Jalen BrunsonDay-To-DayWristNew York Knicks
- Jamir WatkinsOutKneeWashington Wizards
- Alex SarrDay-To-DayFootWashington Wizards
- Anthony DavisDay-To-DayFingerWashington Wizards
- Trae YoungDay-To-DayQuadricepsWashington Wizards
Leaders
- PointsTyler Kolek20New York Knicks
- AssistsTyler Kolek6New York Knicks
- ReboundsPacome Dadiet6New York Knicks
- PointsMarvin Bagley III18Washington Wizards
- AssistsBub Carrington4Washington Wizards
- ReboundsMarvin Bagley III11Washington Wizards
Recent form
New York Knicks
Last 10: 6-4Streak W1110.7 scored · 106.5 allowed per game3-2 at home
- W113-105at Brooklyn NetsApr 13
- L102-108vs Cleveland CavaliersApr 11
- L106-115at Detroit PistonsApr 10
- L117-119vs Boston CelticsApr 8
- W112-98vs Phoenix SunsApr 6
- W121-105at Atlanta HawksApr 5
- L105-124at Cleveland CavaliersApr 2
- W105-91vs Philadelphia 76ersApr 1
- W110-93vs Portland Trail BlazersMar 30
- W116-107at Milwaukee BucksMar 29
Washington Wizards
Last 10: 2-8Streak W1102.7 scored · 120.4 allowed per game1-3 away
- W119-118at Miami HeatApr 13
- L89-119at Chicago BullsApr 12
- L103-122vs Philadelphia 76ersApr 9
- L98-104at Indiana PacersApr 8
- L90-124at Boston CelticsApr 6
- L97-109vs Orlando MagicApr 3
- W116-111vs Sacramento KingsApr 2
- L94-120vs Miami HeatMar 31
- L112-115vs Brooklyn NetsMar 29
- L109-162vs Indiana PacersMar 27
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | - | 36 | L1 | .561 | 46 |
| Orlando | 1 | 37 | L1 | .549 | 45 |
| Charlotte | 2 | 38 | W1 | .537 | 44 |
| Miami | 3 | 39 | W2 | .524 | 43 |
| Washington | 29 | 65 | L10 | .207 | 17 |
| Boston | - | 26 | W2 | .683 | 56 |
| New York | 3 | 29 | L1 | .646 | 53 |
| Toronto | 10 | 36 | W1 | .561 | 46 |
| Philadelphia | 11 | 37 | W2 | .549 | 45 |
| Brooklyn | 36 | 62 | L3 | .244 | 20 |
Box score
| Stat | Washington Wizards | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 44-82 | 36-81 |
| Field goal % | 54 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 14-36 | 13-42 |
| Three-point % | 39 | 31 |
| Free throws | 18-30 | 18-26 |
| Free throw % | 60 | 69 |
| Rebounds | 46 | 34 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 33 | 24 |
| Assists | 31 | 24 |
| Steals | 9 | 4 |
| Blocks | 4 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 18 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 15 | 23 |
| Fast-break points | 19 | 5 |
| Points in the paint | 54 | 44 |
| Fouls | 23 | 22 |
| Largest lead | 36 | 3 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter90-60Guerschon Yabusele makes 24-foot three point jumper (Miles McBride assists)
- 3rd Quarter92-60Will Riley makes 1-foot dunk (Tristan Vukcevic assists)
- 3rd Quarter94-60Justin Champagnie makes two point shot
- 3rd Quarter95-60Jamir Watkins makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter95-62Trey Jemison III makes layup (Kevin McCullar Jr. assists)
- 3rd Quarter98-62Sharife Cooper makes 25-foot three point jumper (Anthony Gill assists)
- 3rd Quarter98-63Trey Jemison III makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter98-66Mohamed Diawara makes 24-foot three point jumper (Garrison Mathews assists)
- 3rd Quarter100-66Tristan Vukcevic makes 1-foot two point shot
- 3rd Quarter100-67Garrison Mathews makes free throw flagrant 1 of 3
- 3rd Quarter100-68Garrison Mathews makes free throw flagrant 2 of 3
- 3rd Quarter100-69Garrison Mathews makes free throw flagrant 3 of 3
- 3rd Quarter100-71Tyler Kolek makes 3-foot two point shot
- 3rd Quarter100-73Tyler Kolek makes 8-foot driving floating jump shot
- 3rd Quarter100-75Tyler Kolek makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter100-78Miles McBride makes 26-foot three pointer
- 4th Quarter100-81Miles McBride makes 24-foot three point jumper (Matt Ryan assists)
- 4th Quarter101-81Marvin Bagley III makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter103-81Will Riley makes layup (Sharife Cooper assists)
- 4th Quarter105-81Jamir Watkins makes dunk (Alondes Williams assists)
- 4th Quarter105-83Mohamed Diawara makes driving layup (Alex Len assists)
- 4th Quarter107-83Marvin Bagley III makes dunk
- 4th Quarter107-86Tosan Evbuomwan makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tyler Kolek assists)
- 4th Quarter109-86Dillon Jones makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter109-88Tyler Kolek makes 4-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter112-88Jamir Watkins makes 24-foot three point jumper (Sharife Cooper assists)
- 4th Quarter112-91Tyler Kolek makes 22-foot three point jumper (Matt Ryan assists)
- 4th Quarter112-93Tosan Evbuomwan makes two point shot (Kevin McCullar Jr. assists)
- 4th Quarter114-93Will Riley makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter115-93Will Riley makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter115-95Tosan Evbuomwan makes driving layup (Kevin McCullar Jr. assists)
- 4th Quarter116-95Jamir Watkins makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter118-95Kadary Richmond makes 6-foot driving floating jump shot (Anthony Gill assists)
- 4th Quarter118-96Trey Jemison III makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter118-97Trey Jemison III makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter118-99Trey Jemison III makes 1-foot alley oop dunk shot (Tosan Evbuomwan assists)
- 4th Quarter119-99Jamir Watkins makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter119-101Kevin McCullar Jr. makes 1-foot two point shot (Tyler Kolek assists)
- 4th Quarter120-101Anthony Gill makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter120-103Tyler Kolek makes driving layup
Win probability
Above the line favours New York Knicks, below favours Washington Wizards.
Venue
- Madison Square GardenNew York, NY
- Attendance19241
- OfficialsBill Kennedy, Scott Twardoski, Jenna Schroeder
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