Key Takeaways:
- The New York Knicks erased a 21-point deficit to defeat the Golden State Warriors 110-107
- Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 30 points and nine assists, securing their third consecutive win
- Golden State, without Stephen Curry and other key players, suffered their fifth straight loss despite Brandin Podziemski’s 25-point performance
Match Analysis
Jalen Brunson delivered an exceptional display with 30 points and nine assists as the New York Knicks staged a dramatic comeback from 21 points down to secure a 110-107 win over the undermanned Golden State Warriors at Madison Square Garden.
Returning home after a five-game road swing, the Knicks initially struggled but ultimately clinched their third successive victory.
Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 17 points and 12 rebounds for New York, while OG Anunoby and Jordan Clarkson each added 14 points. Though New York led briefly in the game’s opening minutes, they did not regain the advantage until late in the third quarter, as Brunson’s consecutive baskets shifted momentum in the Knicks’ favour.
one battle after another ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/wjurGaTMLi
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 16, 2026
Warriors Shorthanded and Struggling
Golden State’s depleted squad was without Stephen Curry for the 17th consecutive match due to right knee pain and inflammation. Seth Curry and Al Horford were also sidelined with respective groin and calf strains, with absences expected to last at least another week. The Warriors opted to rest Draymond Green, Kristaps Porzingis, and De’Anthony Melton ahead of back-to-back games.
Brandin Podziemski amassed 25 points to lead the Warriors, supported by Quentin Post’s career-best 22 and Gui Santos’s 20. Nevertheless, the shuffling has forced Golden State to use their 11th different starting lineup in as many games – the 34th overall this season.
The Warriors took early control, leading 35-21 after the first quarter and extending their advantage to 46-25 following a putback by Post with 9 minutes and 30 seconds left in the first half. The Knicks, however, trimmed the deficit to 54-45 by half-time. Although New York surged ahead late, Golden State had a chance to tie or win in the final moments but squandered possession after Anunoby’s free throws with 6.2 seconds remaining.
Key Player Statistics
| Player | Team | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | Knicks | 30 | 1 | 9 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | Knicks | 17 | 12 | 2 |
| OG Anunoby | Knicks | 14 | 4 | 1 |
| Jordan Clarkson | Knicks | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Podziemski | Warriors | 25 | 5 | 6 |
| Quentin Post | Warriors | 22 | 3 | 3 |
| Gui Santos | Warriors | 20 | 7 | 7 |
Looking Ahead
Golden State continue their road trip with a visit to Washington on Monday. The Knicks look to maintain their strong form as they host Indiana on Tuesday.
