Josh Hart delivered a stellar performance, notching his third triple-double of the season as the New York Knicks cruised past the Washington Wizards with a 126-106 victory on Monday. The win marked the Knicks’ eighth consecutive triumph, boosting their season record to 23-10.
Hart led the charge with 23 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists, recording his ninth career triple-double with the Knicks. Karl-Anthony Towns also shone, scoring a game-high 32 points and grabbing 13 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson and O.G. Anunoby chipped in 18 points each.
The Knicks held a narrow 59-57 lead at halftime against the struggling Wizards but turned up the intensity in the second half. A dominant third-quarter surge followed by complete control in the fourth sealed the victory.
“We executed. We got stops. We played fast,” Hart said after the game. “We played to our strengths. Sometimes it takes us a little while to wake up. We always do.”
Clippers Edge Pelicans in Nail-Biter
In New Orleans, James Harden displayed his clutch ability, sinking four crucial free throws in the final 17 seconds to secure a 116-113 victory for the Los Angeles Clippers over the Pelicans. Norman Powell led the Clippers with a game-high 35 points, while Harden contributed 27 points.
The Pelicans, who are at the bottom of the NBA standings, dropped their 10th consecutive game, falling to 5-28. Despite the loss, they kept the game close until Harden’s late heroics dashed their hopes. The win improved the Clippers’ record to 19-13.
Coby White Lifts Bulls Over Hornets in Overtime Thriller
In Charlotte, Chicago’s Coby White narrowly missed a triple-double but powered the Bulls to a 115-108 overtime victory over the Hornets. White tallied 23 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists, providing critical contributions down the stretch.
The game featured a dramatic finish in regulation when Miles Bridges, who scored a game-high 31 points for Charlotte, hit a 3-pointer with just 1.1 seconds remaining to tie the score at 98-98 and force overtime. However, Chicago took control in the extra period to seal the win.
These results show standout individual performances and decisive plays as teams continued their mid-season battles. The Knicks’ impressive win streak highlights their strong form, while the Clippers and Bulls each found ways to edge out tough opponents in critical moments.
