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Dallas Mavericks at New York Knicks

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35-38, 15-22 Away
Final
113 - 128

45-26, 24-11 Home
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Karl-Anthony Towns' first triple-double in 3 years lifts Knicks over Mavericks 128-113

Karl-Anthony Towns rises for dunk

OG Anunoby had 35 points, and Josh Hart added 16 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists for his ninth triple-double of the season. New York (45-26) shot 59.6% and won its second straight.

Naji Marshall had a career-high 38 points, and Brandon Williams chipped in 22 points. The Mavericks (35-38) fell for the 10th time in 13 games.

Takeaways Dallas: A night after shooting 56.3% from the field in their win Monday in Brooklyn, the Mavericks again started hot by making 28 of 43 field goals in the first half. But Dallas was worn down by New York’s depth, getting outscored 60-45 in the second half.

New York: With Mavericks center Anthony Davis (adductor strain) out, Towns went to work, scoring 24 first-half points. The center, who is third in the NBA in double-doubles, posted his first triple-double since Jan. 30, 2022, and helped New York record 40 assists on 59 field goals.

Key moment Marshall made 13 of 15 first-half field goals and helped Dallas shoot 65.1% and remain even at 68 at halftime.

But the Knicks turned up the defensive intensity in the third quarter, opening with a 7-0 run. The Mavericks made just 4 of 18 field goals, and New York outscored Dallas 30-16 in the third.

Key stat Hart and Towns became the first teammates in Knicks history to record a triple-double in the same game.

Up next The Mavericks visit Orlando on Thursday. The Knicks host the Clippers on Wednesday.

Regular Season Series

Series tied 1-1

Recent Plays

4th 0.0 End of Game 113 - 128
4th 0.0 End of the 4th Quarter 113 - 128
4th 0.1 shot clock turnover 113 - 128
4th 24.1 Brandon Williams makes two point shot 113 - 128
4th 27.1 Pacome Dadiet lost ball turnover (Brandon Williams steals) 111 - 128

Statistics

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43-80 FG 53-89
53.8 Field Goal % 59.6
6-19 3PT 10-26
31.6 Three Point % 38.5
21-25 FT 12-18
84.0 Free Throw % 66.7
33 Rebounds 36
5 Offensive Rebounds 5
28 Defensive Rebounds 31
19 Assists 40
9 Steals 9
3 Blocks 4
16 Turnovers 14
0 Team Turnovers 1
16 Total Turnovers 15
1 Technical Fouls 0
1 Total Technical Fouls 0
0 Flagrant Fouls 0
19 Points Conceded Off Turnovers 15
13 Fast Break Points 27
64 Points in Paint 76
16 Fouls 18
4 Largest Lead 26
New York Knicks New York Knicks Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Cameron Payne, PG Out Mar 27
Miles McBride, PG Out Mar 27
Jalen Brunson, PG Out Mar 22
Ariel Hukporti, C Out Feb 27
Dallas Mavericks Dallas Mavericks Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Kai Jones, PF Day-To-Day Mar 28
Dereck Lively II, C Out Mar 28
P.J. Washington, PF Day-To-Day Mar 28
Daniel Gafford, C Out Mar 28
Anthony Davis, PF Day-To-Day Mar 28

Game Information

Madison Square Garden

Location: New York, NY
Attendance: 19,812 · Capacity:

2024-25 Southwest Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
Houston 48 26 .649 - W2
Memphis 44 29 .603 3.5 L1
Dallas 36 38 .486 12 W1
San Antonio 31 41 .431 16 L2
New Orleans 20 53 .274 27.5 W1

2024-25 Atlantic Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
Boston - 19 W7 0.739726 54
New York 8.5 27 L1 0.625 45
Toronto 28 47 W2 0.3561644 26
Philadelphia 31 50 L6 0.31506848 23
Brooklyn 31 50 L5 0.31506848 23
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