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New York Knicks' Josh Hart (3) looks to pass during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Josh Hart breaks Knicks franchise record with ninth triple-double of the season
On a night when Josh Hart broke a New York Knicks franchise record that stood for 56 years, he decided to give the game ball to a teammate who played three minutes.
 
Dallas Mavericks' Dwight Powell (7) defends New York Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Karl-Anthony Towns’ first triple-double in 3 years lifts Knicks over Mavericks 128-113
Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists for his first triple-double in more than three years, helping the New York Knicks defeat the Dallas Mavericks 128-113 on Tuesday night.
 
New Jersey Devils left wing Jesper Bratt (63) is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Edmonton Oilers, Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jesper Bratt has a goal and 2 assists in the Devils’ 3-2 comeback win over the Oilers
Jesper Bratt had a goal and two assists for his second straight three-point game and the New Jersey Devils rallied to beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Thursday night.
 
New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson, right, dribbles the ball against Philadelphia 76ers' Justin Edwards, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
Brunson and Bridges help Knicks hold off 76ers 110-105 and send Philly to its 9th straight loss
Jalen Brunson had 34 points and seven assists, Mikal Bridges scored 28 points and the New York Knicks held off the Philadelphia 76ers 110-105.
 
Brooklyn Nets' D'Angelo Russell (1) shoots over Philadelphia 76ers' Jared Butler (12) and Paul George (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Russell scores 22 points as Nets beat 76ers 100-96
D’Angelo Russell had 22 points, five rebounds and four assists, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 100-96 in the teams’ last game before the All-Star break.
 
New York Knicks' Mikal Bridges, center, drives to the hoop past Memphis Grizzlies' Santi Aldama, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Knicks surpass 140 for second straight game, snap Grizzlies’ 6-game win streak with 143-106 rout
Mikal Bridges had 28 points, six assists and five rebounds, and the New York Knicks snapped the Memphis Grizzlies’ six-game winning streak with a resounding 143-106 win on Monday night.
 
Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (24) keeps the ball in play against Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Herro, Adebayo lead Heat past Nets 106-97 on Vince Carter’s jersey retirement night
Tyler Herro scored 25 points, Bam Adebayo had 17 points and 16 rebounds, and the Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets 106-97 on Saturday night.
 
Vince Carter addresses fans during a jersey retirement ceremony at the Barclays Center, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Nets retire Hall of Famer Vince Carter’s No. 15 jersey
Vince Carter and his much-celebrated No. 15 have reached new heights again. The Brooklyn Nets retired it at halftime of their game Saturday against the Miami Heat.
 
Detroit Pistons' Marcus Sasser (25) passes away from Brooklyn Nets' Tyrese Martin (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Malik Beasley scores 23 and Pistons win 5th straight, 113-98 over Nets
Malik Beasley scored 23 points, Cade Cunningham had 13 points and the Detroit Pistons won their fifth straight game, 113-98 over the Brooklyn Nets.
 
San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama, left, defends the ball from Brooklyn Nets' Nic Claxton, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
Wembanyama has 19 points, 7 rebounds and 6 blocks to lead Spurs to 96-87 win over Nets
Victor Wembanyama had 19 points, seven rebounds and six blocks, Jeremy Sochan had 12 points and 14 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Brooklyn Nets 96-87.
 
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns, center, drives to the basket between Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) and RJ Barrett (9) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Towns and Anunoby each score 31 points to lead the Knicks past the Raptors, 139-125
Karl-Anthony Towns had 31 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, OG Anunoby also scored 31 points and shot 13 for 15 from the field, and the New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 139-125 on Monday night.
 
Cleveland Cavaliers' Evan Mobley, left, dribbles the ball against Brooklyn Nets' Ben Simmons, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
Evan Mobley scores 21 to lead the Cavaliers over the Nets 130-101
Evan Mobley scored 21 points, Caris LeVert added 19 and the Cleveland Cavaliers rolled to a 130-101 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night.
 
Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson gestures in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson returns to Brooklyn leading NBA’s best team
Kenny Atkinson has returned to Brooklyn for the first time as a head coach. Atkinson spent four seasons leading the Nets. Now he’s coaching the Cleveland Cavaliers, who have the NBA’s best record.
 
Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks the ball past Brooklyn Nets' Jalen Wilson and Ben Simmons during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
Bucks snap a 2-game skid with a 118-113 victory over the Nets
Giannis Antetkounmpo had 34 points, 11 rebounds and four assists and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a two-game skid with a 118-113 win over the Brooklyn Nets.
 
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) drives to the basket against Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) and forward Ziaire Williams (1) during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Magic beat Nets 100-92 for 2nd win over Brooklyn in 3 days
Franz Wagner had 20 points, nine rebounds, eight assists and two blocks, and the Orlando Magic claimed their sixth straight win, and second in three days over the Nets, with a 100-92 victory against Brooklyn.
 
New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) battles for the ball with Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to see his team play with more intensity
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is frustrated. He wants to see his team play with more intensity. The two-time MVP took issue with Milwaukee’s effort after it lost 116-94 to the New York Knicks to drop to 2-7 on the season.
 
New Jersey Devils center Dawson Mercer (91) scores against Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry (35) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Newark, N.J., Tuesday, March 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter K. Afriyie)
Meier, Mercer score twice, Allen makes 36 saves as Devils beat Penguins 5-2
Jake Allen made 36 saves, and Timo Meier and Dawson Mercer each scored twice to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.
 
Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges (1) drives to the basket against Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Bridges scores 38 points, Nets beat Hawks 114-102 for sweep of two-game series
Mikal Bridges scored 38 points and the Brooklyn Nets rolled past the Atlanta Hawks for the second straight game, 114-102 on Saturday.
 
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson grimaces as he holds on to his ankle during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Knicks won 123-113. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Brunson scores 27 before leaving with an injury, Knicks hold on to beat Memphis 123-113
Jalen Brunson had 27 points and eight assists before exiting with an apparent ankle injury, Donte DiVincenzo had 32 points, and the New York Knicks hung on for a 123-113 win over the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies.
 
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) moves the ball around Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Butler scores 31 points in return, including two late free throws in OT as Heat beat Nets 96-95
Jimmy Butler returned after missing seven games with a sprained toe and scored 31 points, including two free throws with 11.8 seconds left in overtime to help the Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets 96-95.
 
Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17) drives to the basket against Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe (20) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan 7, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Simons scores 38, Trail Blazers nearly flawless in overtime to beat the Nets 134-127
Anfernee Simons had 38 points and 11 assists, Malcolm Brogdon scored eight of his 18 points during Portland’s nearly flawless overtime, and the Trail Blazers beat the Brooklyn Nets 134-127 on Sunday.
 
Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges reacts after scoring against the Washington Wizards during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Mikal Bridges scores 21 points, Nets rout Wizards for 3rd straight victory
Mikal Bridges scored 21 points and the Brooklyn Nets routed the Washington Wizards 124-97 on Friday night for their third straight victory and fifth in six games.
 
Charlotte Hornets' Terry Rozier dribbles to the basket during an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Rozier has 37 points and 13 assists, Hornets win 129-128 to snap Nets’ three-game winning streak
Terry Rozier had 37 points and 13 assists, and the short-handed Charlotte Hornets beat the Brooklyn Nets 129-128 on Thursday night. Miles Bridges added 23 points, Gordon Hayward chipped in 22 and Mark Williams had 12 points and 12 rebounds.
 
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid drives to the basket past Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Embiid, Maxey and Melton lead 76ers to a 121-99 win over Nets
Joel Embiid had 32 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-99. Tyrese Maxey finished with 25 points and 10 assists, and De’Anthony Melton scored 21 points on 8-for-10 shooting.
 
Brooklyn Nets' Royce O'Neale (00) gestures after hitting a 3-point shot during the first half of the team's NBA basketball in-season tournament game against the Orlando Magic, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Nets pull away in fourth quarter for a 124-104 victory over Magic in the In-Season Tournament
Spencer Dinwiddie had 29 points, eight assists and five rebounds, leading the Brooklyn Nets to a 124-104 victory over the Orlando Magic in Group C of the NBA In-Season Tournament.
 
New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett (9) shoots over Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Knicks record season-highs in points, shooting percentage in 129-107 win over Hornets
Julius Randle had 23 points, five rebounds and five assists, and the New York Knicks scored a season-high in their 129-107 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. R.J.
 
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts after a dunk against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Giannis Antetokounmpo has 36 points and 12 rebounds, Bucks beat Nets 129-125
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points and 12 rebounds to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Brooklyn Nets 129-125 on Monday night. Damian Lillard added 21 points, and Jae Crowder had 15.