Knicks Take Over The East: New York Surges To No. 2 After Double-Ot Thriller Vs. Nuggets

The New York Knicks are no longer just hot — they’re legit contenders.

New York climbed into second place in the Eastern Conference on Wednesday night after outlasting the Denver Nuggets, 134–127, in a dramatic double-overtime showdown at Madison Square Garden.

The win marked the Knicks’ eighth straight victory, continuing a surge that has turned heads across the league and shifted the conversation from “nice run” to real contender energy.

Brunson Delivers Another MSG Classic

Jalen Brunson was unstoppable when it mattered most, dropping 42 points and taking over late as the Garden crowd roared through two extra periods. Time and again, Brunson answered Denver buckets with tough finishes, clutch jumpers, and calm leadership under pressure.

But this win was bigger than one performance.

Blood, Grit, and a Statement Night

The intensity of the night was on full display when Karl-Anthony Towns took an accidental elbow during live action, opening a cut that left him bleeding on the court. After a brief stoppage and medical attention, Towns returned and continued battling — a moment that perfectly captured the physical, no-quit tone of the game.

This Team Is Built for the Moment

The Knicks didn’t just survive — they executed. Defensive stops, disciplined possessions, and poise in high-leverage moments showed a team that knows exactly who it is.

New York now sits at 33–18, tied in the loss column with Boston but holding the No. 2 seed, trailing only Detroit atop the East. More importantly, they’re stacking wins against elite competition, especially at home.

From Run to Reality

Games like this are why belief is growing fast in New York.

Double overtime. A defending champion opponent. National attention. And the Knicks didn’t blink.

The East is officially on notice — the Knicks are here, and they’re not slowing down.