In a thrilling NBA showdown on February 4, 2026, the New York Knicks and Denver Nuggets battled it out in a double-overtime affair, with the Knicks emerging victorious 134-127. The game was a testament to the Knicks' resilience and the Nuggets' determination, as neither team could pull away by more than a single digit. The star of the game was Jalen Brunson, who lit up the scoreboard with 42 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds, leading the Knicks to their eighth consecutive win. Karl-Anthony Towns, playing with a bandage over his right eye after a head-to-head collision in the first quarter, contributed 24 points and 12 rebounds. Despite fouling out in the first overtime, Brunson took charge in the second extra period, scoring 10 points to seal the deal. Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 39 points, while Nikola Jokic achieved his first triple-double since returning from a knee injury, amassing 30 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists. However, the Nuggets suffered their third straight loss, falling to conference leaders Oklahoma City and Detroit in their previous two games. The Knicks, on the other hand, had won their previous games by an average of 24.7 points. OG Anunoby added 20 points to the Knicks' tally. The Nuggets faced setbacks with starting forwards Peyton Watson and Spencer Jones sustaining injuries during the game. Watson limped off in the fourth quarter with a right leg injury, while Jones was also forced to exit early. The game's pivotal moment came in the first overtime when Murray missed a 3-point attempt in the final seconds, but a controversial loose-ball foul on Mikal Bridges against Christian Braun resulted in two free throws for Braun, tying the game at 119. Brunson then took over in the second overtime, scoring the first six points to secure the Knicks' victory. Towns' head-to-head collision with Jones in the first quarter resulted in a cut over his right eye, which he played with after getting treated and bandaged. The Knicks' next game is a road trip to Detroit on Friday, while the Nuggets will travel to Chicago on Saturday. This hard-fought victory showcases the Knicks' consistency and the Nuggets' ongoing challenges, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next chapter in this NBA season.
