Knicks crush Nets 120-66 to end their 4-game skid with the most lopsided win in franchise history

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks broke a four-game losing streak without breaking a sweat, crushing the Brooklyn Nets 120-66 on Wednesday night in the most lopsided victory in franchise history.

Jalen Brunson scored 20 points and Landry Shamet was 6 for 6 on 3-pointers and added 18 for the Knicks, who led by as much as 59 points before the 54-point victory that surpassed the previous largest victory margin of 48 points.

The Knicks had lost nine of their last 11 games so this was a good time to play Brooklyn, because they never lose to the Nets these days. New York won its 13th straight meeting in the local rivalry.

The Knicks were already on track to win this one easily before outscoring the Nets 16-0 to open the fourth quarter, extending a 32-point lead to 104-56.

Michael Porter Jr. shot 4 for 14 and was limited to 12 points, but was still the leading scorer for a Nets team that has lost eight of nine.

Two days after the Knicks were booed frequently while trailing by 30 points in the first half of their 114-97 loss to Dallas, the scoreboard was crooked in their favor.

A 14-0 run gave the Knicks an 18-6 lead midway through the first quarter, and they closed the period with a 14-3 spurt to open a 38-20 lead after Shamet finished the period with consecutive 3-pointers.

The Knicks led 60-38 at the break. They then outscored the Nets 60-28 in the second half.

The Nets won nine straight meetings when Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving were in Brooklyn, but their last win was Jan. 28, 2023. Both superstars were traded shortly after and the Knicks' winning streak began that Feb. 13.

It's been especially lopsided this season, when the Knicks are aiming for the NBA Finals and the Nets are positioning themselves for the lottery. The Knicks' 134-98 victory on Nov. 9 had been Brooklyn's worst loss of the season before Wednesday.

Nets: Host Boston on Friday.

Knicks: Visit Philadelphia on Saturday.

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New York Knicks' Mitchell Robinson (23) dunks the ball in front of Brooklyn Nets' Michael Porter Jr. (17) and Noah Clowney (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson, right, drives past Brooklyn Nets' Nolan Traore, center, as Cam Thomas, left, watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson (11) drives past Brooklyn Nets' Drake Powell during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New York Knicks' Landry Shamet (44) passes away from Brooklyn Nets' Nic Claxton (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown had 30 points and 10 rebounds and the Boston Celtics opened a 23-point first-half lead before coasting to a 119-104 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.

Sam Hauser hit five 3-pointers, scoring 17 points for Boston, and Neemias Queta had 17 points and nine rebounds. The Celtics bounced back from Monday night’s one-point loss at Eastern Conference-leading Detroit.

Pascal Siakam had 32 points and 10 rebounds for the Pacers, who had won four of seven games since losing 13 in a row in December and January. Jarace Walker scored 19 points off the bench for Indiana.

Hauser hit his first three attempts from 3-point range — two of them in the game’s first 68 seconds. The Celtics led 57-34 with 3:22 left in the second quarter, but Indiana cut the deficit to nine in the third before Anfernee Simons hit a 3-pointer.

The Pacers never got back within single digits.

New Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suárez, who was in town to announce his five-year, $130 million contract at Fenway Park on Wednesday, sat courtside with agent Scott Boras and received a nice reception when they were shown on the scoreboard.

Pacers: Visit Oklahoma City on Friday and Atlanta on Monday to finish up their five-game trip.

Celtics: Visit Brooklyn on Friday night.

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Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) passes the ball while pressured by Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) drives to the basket against the Boston Celtics during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Boston Celtics center Luka Garza (52) pressures Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Nesmith (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) reacts after committing a foul against the Boston Celtics during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives to the basket against Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)