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The Knicks beat the Pelicans 130–125 in New Orleans on Dec 29, 2025.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  NYK | 37 | 35 | 24 | 34 | 130 |
  NOP | 41 | 34 | 28 | 22 | 125 |
New York KnicksNew Orleans Pelicans| NYK | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Anunoby | 37 | 23 | 11 | 1 | 8-22 | 1-8 |
| Jalen Brunson | 36 | 28 | 3 | 10 | 10-23 | 5-10 |
| Mikal Bridges | 35 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 3-5 | 0-1 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 30 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 4-9 | 2-4 |
| Mohamed Diawara | 18 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 7-9 | 4-4 |
| Miles McBride | 18 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 4-8 | 2-5 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | 16 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 3-5 | 3-4 |
| Jordan Clarkson | 13 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 3-6 | 1-3 |
| Tyler Kolek | 12 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 2-5 | 2-4 |
| Ariel Hukporti | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Kevin McCullar Jr. | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Trey Jemison III | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 130 | 42 | 35 | 46-95 | 20-44 |
| NOP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | 38 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 8-16 | 5-10 |
| Saddiq Bey | 37 | 26 | 6 | 6 | 9-21 | 4-10 |
| Zion Williamson | 29 | 32 | 5 | 2 | 11-16 | 0-0 |
| Derik Queen | 29 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 3-13 | 0-2 |
| Jeremiah Fears | 22 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2-5 | 0-2 |
| Jordan Poole | 26 | 26 | 3 | 2 | 7-14 | 4-10 |
| Kevon Looney | 24 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Yves Missi | 14 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Jordan Hawkins | 12 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-1 |
| Micah Peavy | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-1 |
| Totals | 125 | 50 | 27 | 44-96 | 14-36 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
| Team | Made | FG% | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYK | 46-95 | 48% | 20-44 45% |
| NOP | 44-96 | 46% | 14-36 39% |
From charted shot locations; free throws have none. Both teams are drawn at one basket. Made and FG% follow the shot type chosen above; 3PT is always the threes. Descriptive history of this game.
NYK offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (3 by a clear margin) · NOP defense in 1 (1 by a clear margin)
NOP offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · NYK defense in 2 (2 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 30 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
NYKNOPExpected pace: about 102 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 30 teams, 1st = best.
NYKNOPCrew chiefKevin Cutler · also working Phenizee Ransom, Robert Hussey
Counts per game across his last 59 games next to the league's over the same dates (bar: 90% range, dot: his average, line: the league's). History, not a forecast.
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | 36.9 | 30.6 | 3.1 | 6.4 |
| Mikal Bridges | 35.5 | 17.2 | 4.5 | 3.7 |
| Josh Hart | 34.3 | 15.2 | 9.2 | 5.5 |
| OG Anunoby | 33.1 | 14.2 | 4.7 | 2.0 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 32.1 | 22.0 | 11.2 | 2.2 |
| Miles McBride | 31.4 | 14.6 | 2.7 | 2.4 |
| Jordan Clarkson | 22.1 | 9.5 | 2.0 | 1.3 |
| Mitchell Robinson | 19.4 | 4.9 | 9.1 | 1.2 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | 35.3 | 21.3 | 5.8 | 4.0 |
| Saddiq Bey | 32.5 | 17.7 | 6.5 | 2.1 |
| Derik Queen | 28.1 | 14.7 | 7.5 | 4.9 |
| Jeremiah Fears | 27.3 | 14.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Zion Williamson | 26.3 | 21.1 | 6.0 | 3.0 |
| Jordan Poole | 26.0 | 14.7 | 2.0 | 3.6 |
| Jose Alvarado | 24.5 | 9.1 | 2.4 | 3.5 |
| Bryce McGowens | 23.6 | 9.2 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
NYK offenseper gameNOP defenseRank among 30 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
2025–26 · points a game by shot type · rank 1 = the most in the league · the tick on each bar is the league average
NYK offense vs NOP defenseNOP offense vs NYK defenseFrom play-by-play: transition = the first shot within 7 seconds of a defensive rebound, turnover or opponent score; putback = within 3 seconds of the team's own offensive rebound; the rest by the shot label (spot-up = the plain jump shot). Free throws from the box score. Hover a number for the league average. An approximation of play types, not tracking data.
NYKForAgainst51% of NYK's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
NOPForAgainst49% of NOP's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
NYK 4series2 NOP| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | NOP 116 | NYK 121 | NYK+5 | +5 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | NYK 130 | NOP 125 | NYK+5 | +5 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2024 | NYK 104 | NOP 93 | NYK+11 | +11 |
| Dec 1, 2024 | NOP 85 | NYK 118 | NYK+33 | +33 |
| Feb 27, 2024 | NOP 115 | NYK 92 | NOP+23 | +23 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2023 | NYK 87 | NOP 96 | NOP+9 | +9 |
From box scores and play-by-play. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
