Knicks Edge Nets 93-92, Streak Hits 5 Games

The New York Knicks secured a narrow 93-92 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night at Barclays Center, extending their winning streak to five games and their dominance in the rivalry to 14 consecutive wins.

Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 26 points and 15 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson added 17 points in his return from a neck strain and ankle issue. OG Anunoby contributed 16 points as New York overcame a shaky performance, including a season-worst 22 turnovers and 40.8 percent shooting from the field.

The game featured tense moments and a dramatic finish. The Knicks struggled early, scoring a season-low 14 points in the first quarter and trailing by 13 points during the first half before entering halftime down 50-44. They surged in the third quarter, outscoring Brooklyn 31-15 to take a 75-65 lead into the fourth.

New York extended its advantage to 84-70 on a Towns layup with 9:34 remaining, but the Nets responded with a 17-0 run to seize an 87-84 lead with 3:33 left. Brunson then sparked the comeback, hitting an 11-footer over two Nets rookies to put the Knicks ahead 89-87 with 2:19 to play, followed by a jumper for a 90-87 edge with 94 seconds remaining. Towns...