Key Takeaways:
- The New York Knicks secured a 117-85 home victory against the Milwaukee Bucks, marking their fourth consecutive win
- Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 21 points and 16 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson led all scorers with 23 points
- Milwaukee Bucks suffered their seventh straight defeat, falling to 1-10 reacord, and played without their top scorer Tyler Herro due to a bruised right knee
Match Recap and Momentum Shifts
The New York Knicks continued their impressive turnaround to the season on Tuesday, overpowering the Milwaukee Bucks 117-85 at home. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks’ scoring with 23 points, with Karl-Anthony Towns contributing a significant double-double of 21 points and 16 rebounds. This victory marks the Knicks’ fourth win in a row and their sixth triumph in the past seven fixtures since recovering from an opening 0-3 stretch.
It was in the second quarter that the Knicks truly seized control, outscoring Milwaukee 32-13 to establish a dominant lead. The Bucks closed the gap in the third quarter, narrowing the deficit to 85-72, and scored the initial basket of the fourth. However, New York quickly rebuilt their advantage, with Towns and OG Anunoby playing pivotal roles and a pair of consecutive Anunoby three-pointers pushing the score to 106-78.
me and all my homies singing "go new york go" https://t.co/BtRoDjjL3x
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 11, 2026
Depth Makes the Difference Off the Bench
Bench depth proved vital for New York, as none of their starters needed to play more than 28 minutes owing to the team’s commanding position and a busy schedule. Tyler Kolek emerged as a spark in the second quarter, coming off the bench for 12 points and giving a major boost as Jalen Brunson’s understudy. Andre Drummond delivered a standout rebounding effort with 14 boards in just 15 minutes on the court. Miles McBride contributed eight points and delivered a remarkable plus-minus of +39 for the Knicks while on the floor.
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | 23 | 4 | 2 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 21 | 16 | 3 |
| OG Anunoby | 19 | 3 | 2 |
| Tyler Kolek | 12 | 3 | 4 |
| Andre Drummond | 2 | 14 | 3 |
| Miles McBride | 8 | 0 | 3 |
Bucks Struggle Without Tyler Herro
Milwaukee’s difficulties mounted as they extended their losing streak to seven games, slipping to a 1-10 record on the campaign. Jaime Jaquez Jr. led the way for the visitors with 16 points, followed by Ryan Rollins with 14. The Bucks were without leading scorer Tyler Herro, who was sidelined with a bruised right knee for the first time this season.
Josh Hart was absent for the Knicks for a third consecutive game, this time due to illness. According to head coach Mike Brown, Hart’s previous ankle soreness had improved and he would likely have played if not unwell.
What’s Next
The Milwaukee Bucks are set to host the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, while the New York Knicks will face Cleveland at home the same night.
