New York Knicks at Washington Wizards

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New York Knicks

22-10, 12-6 Away

Final
136 - 132

Washington Wizards

5-24, 4-12 Home

Jalen Brunson scores season-high 55 points in Knicks' 136-132 overtime win vs Wizards

Jalen Brunson erupts for 55 points in Knicks' OT win

It was the first overtime game for both teams, and New York outscored Washington 17-13 in the extra period.

Brunson, who scored 42 points after halftime, had two jump shots and hit five free throws in overtime.

Justin Champagnie scored a career-high 31 points with 10 rebounds and Malcolm Brogdon added 22 as the Wizards failed to win their second straight game after beating the Hornets 113-110 on Thursday.

Playing without leading scorer Jordan Poole, who was out with a bruised left hip, Washington led for most of the game but committed 17 turnovers, which resulted in 26 New York points.

Takeaways Knicks: Brunson had a superb performance in the second half and especially in overtime. He hit 16 of his 17 free throws and had nine assists.

Wizards: The Wizards are playing the best ball in a difficult season. Despite their loss, they were competitive against one of the NBA’s better teams.

Key moment Brunson converted a three-point play with 57 seconds left and made a floater with 11.1 seconds left to tie the game at 119 and force overtime.

Key stat The Wizards shot 44.7% from 3 compared to the Knicks' 25% shooting from deep, but Washington wasn't able to stop Brunson in the second half.

Up next The Knicks are at the Wizards again on Monday.

Regular Season Series

NY leads series 2-0

Recent Plays

5th 0.0	End of Game	136 - 132
5th 0.0	End of the 1st Overtime	136 - 132
5th 0.0	Wizards offensive team rebound	136 - 132
5th 0.0	Jonas Valanciunas misses 22-foot two point shot	136 - 132
5th 0.1	Josh Hart makes free throw 2 of 2	136 - 132

Statistics

NY		WSH
51-97	FG	51-99
53	Field Goal %	52
10-40	3PT	17-38
25	Three Point %	45
24-26	FT	13-15
92	Free Throw %	87
43	Rebounds	44
10	Offensive Rebounds	11
33	Defensive Rebounds	33
26	Assists	32
7	Steals	7
3	Blocks	4
15	Turnovers	15
0	Team Turnovers	2
15	Total Turnovers	17
0	Technical Fouls	0
0	Total Technical Fouls	0
0	Flagrant Fouls	0
18	Points Conceded Off Turnovers	26
14	Fast Break Points	18
78	Points in Paint	60
14	Fouls	22
6	Largest Lead	11

Washington Wizards Injuries

NAME, POS	STATUS	DATE
Corey Kispert, F	Out	Dec 25
Cam Whitmore, F	Out	Dec 23

New York Knicks Injuries

NAME, POS	STATUS	DATE
Josh Hart, G	Day-To-Day	Dec 25
Miles McBride, G	Out	Dec 24
Landry Shamet, G	Out	Dec 24

Game Information

Capital One Arena

Location: Washington, DC
Attendance: 20,385 · Capacity:

2025-26 Atlantic Standings

TEAM	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
New York	21	9	.700	-	W1
Boston	18	11	.621	2.5	W3
Toronto	18	13	.581	3.5	W1
Philadelphia	16	12	.571	4	L1
Brooklyn	9	19	.321	11	W2

2025-26 Southeast Standings

TEAM	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Orlando	17	13	.567	-	W1
Miami	15	15	.500	2	L3
Atlanta	15	16	.484	2.5	L4
Charlotte	10	20	.333	7	W1
Washington	5	23	.179	11	L2

Full Standings

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