Knicks Deliver Historic 120 66 Rout of Nets as New York Records Largest Win in Franchise History

The New York Knicks authored a breaking update Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden, snapping a four game skid with the most dominant victory the franchise has recorded in its 79 year NBA history, overwhelming the Brooklyn Nets 120 66.

New York led 88 56 after three quarters and removed its starters early, but the margin continued to grow as the Knicks reserves opened the fourth quarter on a 16 0 run, stretching the lead to 104 56 and eliminating any doubt. The final 54 point margin surpassed the previous franchise record of 48, a mark that had stood for decades.

Jalen Brunson scored 20 points in three quarters and orchestrated an efficient offense that shot 57.5 percent from the field. Landry Shamet added 18 points in just 15 minutes, converting all 6 of his attempts from three point range. The Knicks led by as many as 59 points, a figure rarely seen in modern NBA play.

The result followed a turbulent stretch for New York, which had lost 9 of its previous 11 games and was coming off a 114 97 home loss to Dallas on Monday in which the Knicks trailed by 30 in the first half. That defeat prompted a players only meeting led by Brunson, with team leaders emphasizing internal accountability and execution rather than schematic changes.

Karl Anthony Towns, who absorbed crowd frustration earlier in the week, said the immediate focus was simple. New York needed a win to reset its momentum and restore confidence after a difficult January. The performance reflected that urgency, particularly on the defensive end.

The Knicks held Brooklyn to 29 percent shooting, did not allow a second chance basket, and dominated transition play with a 29 4 advantage in fast break points. New York also controlled the glass and tempo throughout, preventing the Nets from generating sustained offense.

Brooklyn head coach Jordi Fernandez took responsibility for the performance, calling it the worst loss of the season for his group. The Nets now hold two of their most lopsided defeats this year against the Knicks, including a 134 98 loss at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 9.

New York has now won 13 consecutive meetings against Brooklyn dating back three seasons, underscoring the widening gap between a Knicks team built to contend and a Nets roster positioned toward the draft lottery. The latest timeline reinforces that contrast as the season reaches its midpoint.

The impact of the win is significant but measured internally. While the margin was historic, the Knicks emphasized consistency as the next step. A more revealing test arrives Saturday when New York travels to Philadelphia to face the 76ers, who have already won both meetings against the Knicks this season.

What this means moving forward is less about the record books and more about sustainability. The Knicks used this performance to re establish defensive standards, ball movement, and effort level. The outlook now depends on whether that intensity carries into tougher matchups as New York continues its push in the Eastern Conference race.