Knicks vs Warriors LIVE: Tied at 75 in Third Quarter at Madison Square Garden

Knicks vs Warriors LIVE: Tied at 75 in Third Quarter at Madison Square Garden
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The Warriors vs Knicks showdown at Madison Square Garden is delivering Sunday Night Basketball drama. With 2:39 left in the third quarter, the score is deadlocked at 75–75, a stunning turnaround after Golden State held a 35–21 lead after the first quarter. New York has outscored the Warriors 54–40 over the last two periods and counting.

Karl-Anthony Towns Leads Knicks in Comeback Against Warriors

Karl-Anthony Towns is controlling the paint for New York, posting 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting with 7 rebounds so far. He is shooting 85.7 percent on two-point attempts and has been dominant in the post throughout the second and third quarters.

Jalen Brunson is pacing the Knicks with a game-high 24 points, 8 assists, and a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line. Josh Hart continues his high-motor performance with 11 rebounds and 7 points. The Knicks' second-chance points total sits at 12, a key factor fueling their comeback.

Warriors Hold Early Lead But Knicks vs Warriors Momentum Has Shifted

Golden State opened the game explosively, dropping 35 points in the first quarter. The Warriors entered this road trip riding a four-game losing streak, and they came out firing to prove a point early. Quinten Post contributed 10 points off the bench, while Gui Santos added 9 points and 4 rebounds.

The Warriors' injury report heading into this game was brutal — Draymond Green, Al Horford, Seth Curry, Kristaps Porzingis, Moses Moody, and De'Anthony Melton all ruled out. Golden State's bench has been active, producing 28 points compared to the Knicks' 12 bench points, but the Warriors have also coughed up 14 turnovers, leading to 18 Knicks points off turnovers.

Stephen Curry Out — Warriors Without Their Star vs Knicks

Stephen Curry is sidelined with a lingering knee issue described as runner's knee, and he has missed 15 games with the injury. He will miss at least five more, including this Warriors vs Knicks matchup.

This season, Curry is averaging 27.2 points per game, and no one on the Warriors' roster is capable of replacing that level of production. The Warriors entered tonight 32–34, sitting ninth in the Western Conference, while the Knicks stood at 43–25 and a rock-solid 23–9 at home.

Where to Watch Golden State Warriors vs Knicks Tonight

The Warriors at Knicks game is being played at Madison Square Garden, with tip-off at 8 p.m. ET, airing on NBC and Peacock. Radio coverage is available on ESPN New York 98.7 and 95.7 The Game.

Peacock's Sunday Night Basketball broadcast features dynamic overlays with playing insights, heat maps, and scoring probabilities in its Performance View. Swipeable vertical highlights are also available on the Peacock mobile app for quick recaps of clutch moments. The game remains available to stream live for anyone who has not yet tuned in — this one is absolutely worth watching.