On a rainy Sunday night in New York City, the Knicks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 134-98, extending their home streak to 6-0 and improving to 6-3 on the season.

This inter-borough rivalry couldn’t have been more lopsided, as the Knicks dominated from the opening tip to the final buzzer. Karl-Anthony Towns led the charge with 28 points, 12 rebounds, and two steals in another commanding performance. Jalen Brunson chipped in 19 points in just 29 minutes, delivering when it mattered most and setting the tone early for New York’s offense.

Fortunately for the Knicks, they didn’t need massive scoring nights from their top two stars, as the supporting cast gave them more than enough cushion. OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges each drained four threes—every one of them from the corner—while the bench duo of Josh Hart and Jordan Clarkson continued to thrive, both finishing in double figures on efficient shooting.

What worked? What didn’t?

As for what worked for New York, the answer was simple: everything. Sunday’s win marked the Knicks’ second game this season with at least 30 team assists, and they’re now 2-0 when hitting that mark. Shooting 54.9% from the field and 45.9% from beyond the arc, their offensive rhythm was seamless, built on unselfish play and crisp ball movement that left Brooklyn scrambling.

“Yeah, the ball's going through the hoop, but I think we can be a lot better,” Brunson said postgame, reflecting the team’s mindset even after a blowout victory.

The Knicks’ offense has been scorching as of late, scoring at least 125 points in three of their last four games. Currently boasting the league’s eighth-best offense, New York ranks fourth in three-point attempts per game and seventh in percentage. OG Anunoby, in particular, leads all active players in corner three-point shooting at an incredible 56.7%. That’s not just efficiency—it’s the blueprint for sustained success.

The Gift That Keeps on Giving

“He played 16.5 minutes and he was a +40. I'm not a huge believer in (plus/minus), but to see a number like that in the short amount of time that he played is just amazing,” said head coach Mike Brown, praising Mitchell Robinson’s impact.

Robinson continues to deliver some of the best basketball of his career, finishing with eight points, eight rebounds, and two blocks in 17 minutes of action. Despite limited minutes, his presence has been enormous—anchoring the defense, cleaning up the glass, and providing the kind of spark that shifts momentum instantly.

If the Knicks can keep their foot on the gas pedal, it’s no secret they’ll continue climbing the standings and solidify themselves among the Eastern Conference’s elite.