The Knicks staged a dramatic 18-point fourth-quarter rally to stun the Houston Rockets 108-106 at Madison Square Garden. Facing an 18-point deficit, the team outscored the Rockets 33-15 in the final period, with Karl-Anthony Towns scoring seven of his 27 points and Jalen Brunson hitting all four of his field goals, including the game-winning bucket. Coach Mike Brown credited Towns for challenging the team in the third-quarter huddle, stating, 'I drew up a play...

KAT said, 'At the end of the day, it starts defensively. We gotta get a stop.' Towns' defensive effort, forcing a bad shot from Alperen Sengun, ignited the Knicks' offense. This victory, erasing the sting of a recent Pistons loss, showcased the team's resilience and Towns' leadership, providing a necessary boost before a three-game road trip starting Sunday in Chicago.