New York Knicks beat the Brooklyn Nets 103-90 at Madison Square Garden, powered by a dominant 28-11 fourth quarter in front of 19,812 fans. The hosts led most of the night, wobbled after halftime, then shut the door late with timely shooting, control on the glass and composed trips to the line. Landry Shamet came off the bench to score 22, while Jalen Brunson added 19 and OG Anunoby chipped in 18. For Brooklyn, Julius Randle posted 21 points and 11 rebounds, and rookie Nolan Traore flashed with 17 on elite efficiency.

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How the game flowed

The Knicks set the tone early, taking the first quarter 27-21 behind six made threes and tidy ball security. They stayed in front through the second, reaching halftime at 51-44 despite a cold inside stretch that was covered by 10-of-11 free-throw shooting in that period. Brooklyn came out of the break hot, exploding for 35 points in the third with a 12-of-15 outing at the stripe and five threes. That surge flipped the scoreboard, and the Nets carried a 79-75 edge into the final frame.

Then everything changed again. New York tightened the screws on defense, won the fourth 28-11 and closed on the back of shot-making and rebounding. The Knicks spent 35:35 in the lead overall and posted the game’s biggest margin at 16. Brooklyn’s best run reached 13 straight, but it could not survive the hosts’ late punch. Over the 48 minutes, the Knicks paired steadier offense with better late-game execution.

Shooting and free throws set the tone

New York’s shooting profile was balanced and efficient when it mattered. The Knicks finished 31-of-75 from the field at 41 percent and knocked down 17-of-44 from three at 38 percent. Those 17 threes were four more than Brooklyn’s total, a 12-point swing in a game decided by 13. Their free-throw advantage mattered too, with 24-of-29 at 82 percent compared to the Nets’ 19-of-27 at 70 percent.

Brooklyn matched field-goal volume but not accuracy, ending 29-of-76 at 38 percent and 13-of-38 from deep at 34 percent. The third quarter was their best offensive stretch, yet they cooled hard in the fourth, going 3-of-16 from the field and 2-of-10 from three. New York shot 10-of-22 in the final period and made 4-of-11 threes, enough given the stops at the other end. The Knicks’ ability to generate and convert more quality perimeter looks was a clear separator. Add the plus-five at the line to the plus-four threes, and the math broke the right way for the home side.

Rebounds, assists and the possession game

The Knicks won the rebounding battle 43-38, anchored by a 32-26 edge on the defensive glass. That limited Brooklyn’s second chances and helped fuel transition into early offense. New York also spread the playmaking, finishing with 24 assists to the Nets’ 20. The passing popped late, with eight Knicks assists in the fourth to Brooklyn’s three.

Turnovers were close, 15 for New York and 13 for Brooklyn, but the Knicks offset their miscues with superior defensive rebounding and a slight edge in steals, 8 to 7. The Nets did out-block the hosts 7 to 5, yet those rejections did not translate into a sustained possession edge. In the end, New York owned the areas that typically travel in tight games, especially on a night where the fourth quarter was the decider. Control the boards, move the ball, hit your freebies, and you usually walk off smiling.

Standout performers and Sofascore Ratings

Landry Shamet was the sharpest shooter in the building, posting 22 points on 6-of-8 shooting, 4-of-6 from three and a perfect 6-of-6 at the stripe. His Sofascore Rating was 8, reflecting the efficiency jolt he provided off the bench. Jalen Brunson added 19 points and 6 assists, hitting 4-of-11 from deep, and finished with a Sofascore Rating of 7.4. OG Anunoby delivered 18 points, 3-of-7 from three and 7-of-8 at the line, plus two steals and a block, good for a Sofascore Rating of 7.2.

Karl-Anthony Towns piled up 16 rebounds to go with 11 points and 5 assists, battling through four turnovers for a Sofascore Rating of 7.2. Josh Hart filled the gaps again with 8 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds and 3 steals, and his team-best +22 helped underpin a Sofascore Rating of 7.4. For Brooklyn, Julius Randle’s 21 points and 11 boards came on 5-of-16 shooting but 11-of-15 at the line, landing him a Sofascore Rating of 6.8. Michael Porter Jr. scored 18 on 6-of-13 with four threes for a 7.3 Sofascore Rating, while rookie Nolan Traore impressed with 17 points on 6-of-8, including 5-of-6 from deep, for a team-high 8.4 Sofascore Rating.

What it means and what’s next

New York’s recent form coming in showed 2 wins and 4 losses, and this performance felt like a course correction. The Knicks protected home court, handled the rivalry moment, and looked composed when the game asked hard questions. Brooklyn arrived with 1 win and 5 losses in recent outings and saw the best of its night in the third quarter. The final 12 minutes highlighted where improvement is needed, especially in half-court creation and late-game shot quality.

There is plenty for both staffs to clip. The Knicks can bottle the fourth-quarter blueprint and the defensive rebounding emphasis. The Nets will circle the free-throw gap, fourth-quarter shot diet and defensive rebounding details. With the next stretch of NBA fixtures stacking up fast, both sides will want to turn lessons into wins. Full statistics, advanced splits and play-by-play are available on Sofascore any time you need a deeper dive.