Knicks vs Nuggets
Wed, Feb 4
Final/2OT
Knicks
Knicks
(32 - 18)
134
-
127
Nuggets
Nuggets
(33 - 18)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT1 | OT2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks | 28 | 27 | 33 | 20 | 11 | 15 | 134 |
| Nuggets | 30 | 23 | 29 | 26 | 11 | 8 | 127 |
Venue: Madison Square Garden
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Jalen Brunson
NYK | #11 | G
42
8
9
Nikola JokiÄ
DEN | #15 | C
30
14
10
Smart Game Analysis
New York Knicks has a 68% chance of winning the game
The Knicks hold a distinct advantage playing at home on a seven-game winning streak with rested starters, while the Nuggets face a grueling back-to-back after a tight loss in Detroit.
Key Analysis
- • New York's starters rested the fourth quarter of yesterday's blowout win, whereas Denver's core played heavy minutes in a close loss to the Pistons.
- • The Nuggets are traveling for the second night of a back-to-back, a situation where fatigue often impacts shooting efficiency and defensive rotation.
- • Denver remains without key forward Aaron Gordon (hamstring), severely limiting their defensive versatility against New York's wings.
- • Josh Hart's likely absence due to an ankle sprain hurts the Knicks' rebounding, but their depth has sustained a 20-6 home record.
- • Nikola Jokic played 33 minutes yesterday in his second game back from a knee injury, raising concerns about his workload and mobility tonight.
- • The Knicks have won 7 straight games, averaging 113.4 points, while the Nuggets have split their last 10 games 5-5.
