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NBA: Karl-Anthony Towns, NY Knicks Beat The Wizards

Karl-Anthony Towns had 31 points and 11 rebounds, Mikal Bridges scored 27 points and the New York Knicks beat the Washington Wizards 122-103 on Saturday night. OG Anunoby had 23 points and Cam Payne chipped in 13 for the Knicks, who snapped a two-game losing streak. Jordan Poole scored 25 points and Marcus Smart added 17 off the bench for the Wizards, who have lost four straight games. The Knicks were ahead 82-51 with 6:44 remaining in the third quarter and cruising to an easy victor before Washington, which has the worst record in the NBA, mounted a wild comeback that fell short. The Wizards outscored New York 25-10 over the final six minutes of the period and trailed 92-76 heading into the fourth quarter.

NBA Basketball 2024-25 New York Knicks Vs Washington Wizards: MarJon Beauchamp
NBA 2024-25: New York Knicks Vs Washington Wizards | Photo: AP/Julia Demaree Nikhinson

New York Knicks forward MarJon Beauchamp (14) jumps on Washington Wizards forward Alex Sarr (20) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New York.

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NBA Basketball 2024-25 New York Knicks Vs Washington Wizards: Karl-Anthony Towns
NBA 2024-25: New York Knicks Vs Washington Wizards | Photo: AP/Julia Demaree Nikhinson

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) recovers the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards in New York.

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NBA Basketball 2024-25 New York Knicks Vs Washington Wizards: Karl-Anthony Towns
NBA 2024-25: New York Knicks Vs Washington Wizards | Photo: AP/Julia Demaree Nikhinson

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32), right, and guard Cameron Payne (1), left, shake hands during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards in New York.

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NBA Basketball 2024-25 New York Knicks Vs Washington Wizards: Cameron Payne
NBA 2024-25: New York Knicks Vs Washington Wizards | Photo: AP/Julia Demaree Nikhinson

New York Knicks guard Cameron Payne (1) throws past Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New York.

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NBA Basketball 2024-25 New York Knicks Vs Washington Wizards: Anthony Gill
NBA 2024-25: New York Knicks Vs Washington Wizards | Photo: AP/Julia Demaree Nikhinson

Washington Wizards forward Anthony Gill (16), left, shoots past New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New York.

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NBA Basketball 2024-25 New York Knicks Vs Washington Wizards: Marcus Smart
NBA 2024-25: New York Knicks Vs Washington Wizards | Photo: AP/Julia Demaree Nikhinson

Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart (36) reacts during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks in New York.

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NBA Basketball 2024-25 New York Knicks Vs Washington Wizards: Tyler Kolek
NBA 2024-25: New York Knicks Vs Washington Wizards | Photo: AP/Julia Demaree Nikhinson

New York Knicks guard Tyler Kolek (13) passes the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards in New York.

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NBA Basketball 2024-25 New York Knicks Vs Washington Wizards: Landry Shamet
NBA 2024-25: New York Knicks Vs Washington Wizards | Photo: AP/Julia Demaree Nikhinson

New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet (44) reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards in New York.

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NBA Basketball 2024-25 New York Knicks Vs Washington Wizards: Jordan Poole
NBA 2024-25: New York Knicks Vs Washington Wizards | Photo: AP/Julia Demaree Nikhinson

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks in New York.

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NBA Basketball 2024-25 New York Knicks Vs Washington Wizards: Karl-Anthony Towns
NBA 2024-25: New York Knicks Vs Washington Wizards | Photo: AP/Julia Demaree Nikhinson

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards in New York.

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