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Washington Wizards vs New York Knicks player stats and box score for Oct. 9 | 2024-25 NBA Preseason

The New York Knicks played their first preseason game at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, facing off against the Washington Wizards, another Eastern Conference team. The Knicks had already secured a preseason victory over the Charlotte Hornets, while the Wizards had suffered a blowout loss to the Toronto Raptors in their preseason opener.

This game gave Knicks fans their first look at new additions Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges on home court, while Wizards fans got another opportunity to see their rookie class, led by No. 2 pick Alex Sarr.

The Knicks impressed their home crowd with a dominant victory over the Wizards, winning 117-94. Their starters played significant minutes, with Mikal Bridges logging nearly 31 minutes and Karl-Anthony Towns playing 28, both making a major impact.

Here is the box score from the game.

Washington Wizards vs New York Knicks player stats and box score

Washington Wizards player stats

PLAYERMINPTSREBASTFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%OREBDREBSTLBLKTOPF=+/-
Kyle Kuzma24:193321425.01250.0000.0030041-22
Alexandre Sarr25:01129351435.72633.3000.0360331-25
Jonas Valančiūnas18:324422633.3020.0000.0130035-28
Bilal Coulibaly25:104911911.1040.022100180015-17
Jordan Poole23:53102441330.81714.311100020151-22
Richaun Holmes07:412601250.0000.0000.02410008
Corey Kispert19:4614125955.62540.0221000100322
Kyshawn George20:3814415683.322100221001313320
Carlton Carrington18:205602633.31425.0000.01500320
Justin Champagnie17:295301425.01250.022100030111-12
Marvin Bagley III09:292211333.3000.0000.0020121-8
Johnny Davis06:0522111100000.0000.0020002-3
Jared Butler07:234142366.7000.0000.00100200
Patrick Baldwin Jr.06:528103475.022100000.00100012
Tristan Vukcevic05:454012366.7010.0000.00000024
Jaylen Nowell03:37100000.0000.01250.00000006

New York Knicks player stats

PLAYERMINPTSREBASTFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%OREBDREBSTLBLKTOPF=+/-
OG Anunoby25:215302922.2040.01250.003201222
Josh Hart24:45065020.0020.0000.006212017
Karl-Anthony Towns28:092512272035.01714.3101190.948122524
Mikal Bridges30:55165061154.51425.03475.005300021
Jalen Brunson23:25233371070.02450.07887.503100126
Cameron Payne23:07142451241.74666.7000.00210112
Precious Achiuwa21:022621812.5010.0000.015110011
Landry Shamet19:0263221020.01714.3111000301007
Jericho Sims01:58000000.0000.0000.0000000-4
Tyler Kolek17:05152561060.01425.0221001120112
Ariel Hukporti16:297403475.0000.01250.02230124
Chuma Okeke03:37000000.0000.0000.0000001-6
T.J. Warren03:3740011100000.022100000000-6
Jacob Toppin01:28000000.0000.0000.0000001-5

Washington Wizards vs New York Knicks game summary

Karl-Anthony Towns started slowly, missing several early shots, but Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges picked up the slack, each scoring six points in the first quarter. Despite this, the Wizards took a 22-19 lead by the end of the first period.

The Knicks responded in the second quarter, outscoring the Wizards 35-17. Towns found his rhythm, adding seven points, while Brunson poured in 11 more, helping New York build a 54-39 lead by halftime, outscoring Washington by themselves in the second period.

Surprisingly, both teams kept their starters on the floor in the third quarter, with New York continuing to dominate. Alex Sarr hit a layup and a 3-pointer for the Wizards, but Bridges, Brunson and Towns led the Knicks to a 27-point lead through three quarters, 86-59, after outscoring Washington by 11 in the period.

New York turned to its reserves in the final quarter, yet the onslaught continued.

Towns led all scorers with 25 points on 7-for-20 shooting, also grabbing 12 rebounds. Bridges contributed 16 points, five rebounds and three steals, while Brunson showcased his star power with 23 points. New acquisition Cam Payne chipped in with 14 points, including four 3-pointers.

For the Wizards, bench players Corey Kispert and Kyshawn George led the team with 14 points each. Sarr added 12 points and nine rebounds, though he struggled with 5-for-14 shooting.

The Wizards’ starters had a rough night, with Jordan Poole scoring 10 points on 4-for-13 shooting, Kyle Kuzma limited to three points on 1-for-4 shooting, Bilal Coulibaly managing four points and nine rebounds on 1-for-9 shooting and Jonas Valanciunas posting just four points on 2-for-6 from the field.

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