NEW YORK — Stephen Curry delivered an impressive performance with 28 points and nine assists, as he maintained his stellar track record at Madison Square Garden by leading the Golden State Warriors to a 114-102 victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night.
Jimmy Butler and Brandin Podziemski each contributed 19 points for the Warriors, boosting the team to a 3-1 record on their current five-game road trip. Madison Square Garden continues to be a favorable venue for Curry and the Warriors, who have claimed victory in 12 of their last 14 visits there.
Draymond Green had a notable night as well on his 35th birthday, recording eight points, nine rebounds, and eight assists.
OG Anunoby led the scoreboard for the Knicks with 29 points, while Jalen Brunson added 25 points. The Knicks experienced a setback as their three-game winning streak came to an end. Compounding their troubles, they missed All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns, absent due to personal reasons. Coach Tom Thibodeau expressed uncertainty regarding Towns’ availability for their upcoming five-game journey starting Thursday against the Lakers.
Observations from the game include the Warriors’ resilience following a victory in Charlotte the previous night. Despite dealing with a minor ankle issue, Curry appeared unaffected during his 33 minutes on the court.
The absence of Towns impacted the Knicks’ ability to generate effective inside plays, and they suffered from a poor shooting performance, going 8-for-33 from beyond the arc, marking a 24% completion rate. Mitchell Robinson, returning from ankle surgery, filled the center position but was limited to 15 minutes on the court as he continued working back into form.
A crucial moment unfolded when Curry and Brunson returned to the game, with Golden State up by just one point and 6:33 remaining. The Warriors capitalized with an 11-0 streak, stifling the Knicks’ scoring opportunities for four minutes to stretch the lead to 105-93 with only 2:39 left.
Significant stats from the game included Curry scoring 20 points in the second half, while Butler added 13 in the same period.
Looking ahead, the Warriors will remain in New York to face Brooklyn on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Knicks will embark on their five-game slating starting with a matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers that same evening.
