The New York Knicks extended their home perfection with a 134-98 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night at Madison Square Garden.
Karl-Anthony Towns led New York with 28 points and 12 rebounds, anchoring an offense that shot 54% from the field.
Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby each finished with 19 points as the Knicks improved to 6-3 and moved to 6-0 at home.
The victory pushed New York’s winning streak against Brooklyn to 11 straight, matching the longest run in the rivalry’s history.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 25 points for the Nets, who dropped to 1-9 and have lost two straight since their lone win.
New York set the tone early by opening the game with an 8-0 run, then closing the first quarter on an 11-0 burst to build a 40-22 lead.
The hosts went 7-for-11 from beyond the arc in the opening period, while Brooklyn shot 1-for-10 from deep.
The Knicks carried a 77-62 lead into halftime after piling up 160 points across their previous four quarters, including their second-half surge against Minnesota on Wednesday.
New York opened the third quarter with a 12-0 run, with all five starters scoring during the stretch.
The advantage reached 107-70 when Josh Hart capped a 9-0 push with seven straight points.
Mikal Bridges added 16 points for New York, and Mitchell Robinson posted eight points and eight rebounds in 16 minutes while shooting 4-for-4.
Jordan Clarkson scored 11 points off the bench and helped the second unit maintain the lead with 48 total field goals on the night.
Brooklyn finished at 40.2% from the field and 31.1% from three, while New York connected on 17 of its 37 attempts from beyond the arc.
The Nets’ struggles continued as they committed 19 turnovers, leading to transition chances that fueled New York’s 18-4 edge in fast-break points.
The rivalry history added context to the matchup since the Knicks’ 11-game streak began in February 2023 after Brooklyn dealt Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.
Brooklyn previously recorded an 11-game run in the 1980s but has not replicated that dominance since.
Both clubs return to action Tuesday, with the Nets hosting Toronto and the Knicks staying home to face Memphis.
