The New York Knicks had a dominant victory over the New Orleans Pelicans with a final score of 118-85. Mikal Bridges led the Knicks with 31 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns contributed with 14 points and 19 rebounds. The Knicks have been on a hot streak, winning seven of their last 10 games. Jalen Brunson and Miles McBride also made significant contributions to the Knicks’ victory.
The Pelicans, who were missing key players like Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, struggled throughout the game. They shot only 35 for 94 from the field and made just four of their 27 attempts from beyond the arc. New Orleans has now lost eight consecutive games and 14 of their last 15.
A key moment in the game was when the Pelicans missed 15 consecutive shots in the first quarter, allowing the Knicks to build a significant lead. The Pelicans were only able to score 10 points in the first quarter and 28 points in the first half, their lowest first-half score since 2010.
The Knicks controlled the game, winning the rebound battle 60-42, with Towns grabbing 17 of his 19 rebounds in the first half. Up next, the Knicks will host Orlando in an NBA Cup game, while the Pelicans will conclude their road trip in Atlanta.
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