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The New York Knicks demolished the Denver Nuggets 142–103 on March 6 at Ball Arena, a 39-point rout that far exceeded the Vegas total of 229.5 points. OG Anunoby led the Knicks with 34 points while Josh Hart added 18, as New York's offense operated at an elite 57.9% from the field and drained 16 three-pointers. Denver's Nikola Jokić scored 38 points in a losing effort, but received minimal support from Jamal Murray's 12 points as the Nuggets shot just 44.6% and made only 8 threes. The Knicks' defensive dominance was stifling—they held Denver to a 99.8 offensive rating while posting a 141.7 on offense, forcing 15 turnovers and collecting 11 steals. New York's second half proved decisive, outscoring Denver 77–60 in the final two quarters while committing just 10 turnovers against 44 assists. This blowout victory underscores the Knicks' ascending form and competitive positioning heading into the playoff stretch.
