Key Takeaways:
- Jalen Brunson returned from injury to lead the Knicks with 28 points in a 113-111 win at Dallas
- Landry Shamet hit two crucial three-pointers in the final 62 seconds and drew a decisive charge in the closing moments
- The Mavericks have now dropped five of their last six games and were without Cooper Flagg due to illness
Match Analysis
Jalen Brunson, back from a two-game layoff with a grade 1 ankle sprain, produced a game-best 28 points as the New York Knicks edged the Dallas Mavericks 113-111 on Wednesday night. Landry Shamet played a pivotal role in crunch time, nailing a pair of three-pointers within the final 1:02 and successfully drawing a charge with less than a second remaining to secure the win in Dallas.
got it done on the road 😤 pic.twitter.com/yEgFt214k7
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 20, 2025
Key Contributions and Statistics
Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 18 points and 14 rebounds, while Josh Hart came off the bench to post 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Knicks. This victory marked the Knicks’ first road win in their last five attempts.
Brunson, making his comeback after a grade 1 ankle sprain, converted a free throw with 3.8 seconds to play, granting the Knicks a two-point edge. Dallas’ P.J. Washington sent the ensuing inbounds pass to Brandon Williams at midcourt, who drove and finished at the basket with 0.7 seconds to spare, only to be ruled for charging into Shamet on the play.
On the Mavericks’ side, D’Angelo Russell and Naji Marshall each delivered 23 points off the bench. However, despite a season-high 64 points from their reserves (contrasted with the Knicks’ 39), Dallas’ starters managed only 47 points. The Mavericks’ recent struggles continued, dropping their fifth contest in their last six outings.
Shooting and Bench Impact
New York finished just 19 of 35 from the free throw line, including a run of five consecutive missed free throws in the closing 22 seconds, ending with a team rate of 54.3%. From beyond the arc, the Knicks recovered from a sluggish 3 for 22 showing in the first half to make 12 of 42 overall.
Dallas, despite ranking last in the NBA with an average of 10.5 three-pointers made per game, hit 13 through the opening three quarters but cooled off in the fourth, hitting just 3 of 11. Standout rookie and this year’s top draft pick, Cooper Flagg, missed his first NBA game due to illness.
| Team | Top Scorer | Bench Points | 3PT Shooting | Free Throws |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks | Jalen Brunson (28) | 39 | 12/42 | 19/35 (54.3%) |
| Mavericks | D’Angelo Russell/Naji Marshall (23 each) | 64 | 16/37 | 25/30 (83.3%) |
Looking Ahead
- Knicks: Will visit Orlando on Saturday
- Mavericks: Set to host New Orleans on Friday night
