Knicks Dominate Wizards at Madison Square Garden
Monday, November 3, 2025, 7:30 PM ET · Madison Square Garden
New York Knicks 119, Washington Wizards 102, final. Today's NBA pick is already sealed, as a hash, before kickoff.
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Who won Washington Wizards vs New York Knicks?
New York Knicks beat Washington Wizards 119-102 at Madison Square Garden on November 3, 2025.
The New York Knicks secured a convincing victory over the Washington Wizards with a final score of 119-102 at Madison Square Garden. This win marks the Knicks' second consecutive victory and improves their home record to 4-3 for the season, while the Wizards continue to struggle, falling to 1-6 overall.
The Knicks showcased their offensive prowess, averaging 113.3 points scored while allowing 114.0 points in their last ten games. They recently defeated the Chicago Bulls 128-116, demonstrating a strong performance that carried over into this matchup. With a home record of 3-2 in their last five games, the Knicks have shown resilience, particularly in front of their home crowd.
In contrast, the Wizards have been on a downward spiral, losing their last four games and holding a record of 2-8 in their last ten outings. They have struggled defensively, allowing an average of 123.3 points per game, while scoring only 109.5 points. Their most recent defeat came at the hands of the Orlando Magic, where they lost 94-125.
Historically, the Knicks have dominated this matchup, leading the series 1-0 this season and holding a 4-0 record against the Wizards in their last four meetings. In their previous encounters this season, the Knicks defeated the Wizards decisively, including a 122-103 win on March 23, 2025.
In terms of injuries, the Knicks had two players listed as day-to-day: Mohamed Diawara (finger) and Jalen Brunson (wrist). The Wizards faced a more significant injury issue, with Jamir Watkins ruled out due to a knee injury, while Alex Sarr (foot), Anthony Davis (finger), and Trae Young (quadriceps) were all listed as day-to-day.
The betting market reflected the Knicks' strong position, with their win probability set at 1.0, indicating a clear expectation of victory against the struggling Wizards. The conditions at Madison Square Garden were favorable for the home team, contributing to their strong performance.
Fans watching the game noted key moments, including a technical free throw made by Tristan Vukcevic in the fourth quarter and a series of impressive plays by Malaki Branham, who contributed significantly to the Knicks' scoring. The Knicks' ability to maintain control throughout the game was evident, as they consistently extended their lead and capitalized on the Wizards' defensive lapses.
Overall, this matchup highlighted the Knicks' potential as they aim to build momentum in the early part of the season, while the Wizards will need to regroup and address their ongoing struggles.
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
- PointsKarl-Anthony Towns33New York Knicks
- AssistsJalen Brunson9New York Knicks
- ReboundsKarl-Anthony Towns13New York Knicks
- PointsAlex Sarr19Washington Wizards
- AssistsAlex Sarr7Washington Wizards
- ReboundsAlex Sarr8Washington Wizards
Recent form
New York Knicks
Last 10: 4-6Streak W1113.3 scored · 114 allowed per game3-2 at home
- W128-116vs Chicago BullsNov 3
- L125-135at Chicago BullsNov 1
- L111-121at Milwaukee BucksOct 29
- L107-115at Miami HeatOct 26
- W105-95vs Boston CelticsOct 24
- W119-111vs Cleveland CavaliersOct 22
- W113-105at Brooklyn NetsApr 13
- L102-108vs Cleveland CavaliersApr 11
- L106-115at Detroit PistonsApr 10
- L117-119vs Boston CelticsApr 8
Washington Wizards
Last 10: 2-8Streak L4109.5 scored · 123.3 allowed per game2-4 away
- L94-125vs Orlando MagicNov 1
- L108-127at Oklahoma City ThunderOct 31
- L134-139vs Philadelphia 76ersOct 28
- L113-139vs Charlotte HornetsOct 26
- W117-107at Dallas MavericksOct 25
- L120-133at Milwaukee BucksOct 23
- W119-118at Miami HeatApr 13
- L89-119at Chicago BullsApr 12
- L103-122vs Philadelphia 76ersApr 9
- L98-104at Indiana PacersApr 8
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 | 38-81 | 44-94 |
| Field goal % | 47 | 47 |
| Three-pointers | 13-35 | 15-41 |
| Three-point % | 37 | 37 |
| Free throws | 13-19 | 16-20 |
| Free throw % | 68 | 80 |
| Rebounds | 44 | 49 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 37 | 37 |
| Assists | 30 | 32 |
| Steals | 7 | 12 |
| Blocks | 5 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 20 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Points off turnovers | 21 | 11 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 16 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 52 |
| Fouls | 21 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 10 | 27 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter65-76Josh Hart makes driving layup (Jalen Brunson assists)
- 3rd Quarter65-78OG Anunoby makes 1-foot dunk
- 3rd Quarter65-81Mikal Bridges makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jalen Brunson assists)
- 3rd Quarter65-83Jalen Brunson makes 20-foot pullup jump shot
- 3rd Quarter65-85Jordan Clarkson makes 4-foot driving floating jump shot (Mikal Bridges assists)
- 3rd Quarter65-88Josh Hart makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jalen Brunson assists)
- 3rd Quarter65-91Jordan Clarkson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Josh Hart assists)
- 3rd Quarter66-91Marvin Bagley III makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter67-91Marvin Bagley III makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter67-94Josh Hart makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jalen Brunson assists)
- 3rd Quarter70-94Tre Johnson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Corey Kispert assists)
- 3rd Quarter73-94Corey Kispert makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tre Johnson assists)
- 3rd Quarter75-94Cam Whitmore makes 1-foot dunk (Bub Carrington assists)
- 3rd Quarter75-96Josh Hart makes driving layup (Jordan Clarkson assists)
- 3rd Quarter78-96Corey Kispert makes 25-foot three point jumper (Bub Carrington assists)
- 3rd Quarter78-98Mikal Bridges makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter79-98Corey Kispert makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter80-98Corey Kispert makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter80-100Karl-Anthony Towns makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter83-100Tre Johnson makes 22-foot three point jumper (Corey Kispert assists)
- 4th Quarter83-102Landry Shamet makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter85-102Alex Sarr makes 12-foot two point shot (Corey Kispert assists)
- 4th Quarter85-103Karl-Anthony Towns makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter88-103Kyshawn George makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot (Alex Sarr assists)
- 4th Quarter88-105Karl-Anthony Towns makes 1-foot driving dunk (Jordan Clarkson assists)
- 4th Quarter88-107Karl-Anthony Towns makes 3-foot two point shot (Mikal Bridges assists)
- 4th Quarter88-109Karl-Anthony Towns makes 18-foot jumper
- 4th Quarter91-109Kyshawn George makes 22-foot three point jumper (Bub Carrington assists)
- 4th Quarter91-111Karl-Anthony Towns makes two point shot (Jalen Brunson assists)
- 4th Quarter91-112Karl-Anthony Towns makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter91-113Karl-Anthony Towns makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter91-114Karl-Anthony Towns makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter92-114Tristan Vukcevic makes technical free throw
- 4th Quarter94-114Malaki Branham makes 1-foot dunk (Tristan Vukcevic assists)
- 4th Quarter96-114Tristan Vukcevic makes 14-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter97-114Tristan Vukcevic makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter100-114Malaki Branham makes 25-foot three pointer (Tristan Vukcevic assists)
- 4th Quarter102-114Anthony Gill makes 2-foot two point shot (Will Riley assists)
- 4th Quarter102-116Tyler Kolek makes 4-foot two point shot (Ariel Hukporti assists)
- 4th Quarter102-119Landry Shamet makes 23-foot three point jumper (Mohamed Diawara assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours New York Knicks, below favours Washington Wizards.
Venue
- Madison Square GardenNew York, NY
- Attendance19812
- OfficialsMarc Davis, Natalie Sago, Agon Abazi
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