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The New York Knicks dominated the Washington Wizards 145–113 on March 22 at Madison Square Garden, a 32-point rout that exceeded the Vegas total line of 229.5 points. Karl-Anthony Towns led New York with 26 points while Jalen Brunson added 23, fueling a balanced offensive attack that shot 58.5 percent from the field and connected on 17 three-pointers. The Knicks' defense was suffocating, holding Washington to just 48.3 percent shooting and forcing the visitors into a lopsided rebounding disadvantage, 48–28, while New York's 32 assists and 140.3 offensive rating showcased crisp ball movement. Washington's Johnny Hardy scored 25 points and Amari Gill contributed 18, but the Wizards' 12 steals could not compensate for their offensive struggles; they managed only 25 assists and shot just 18 three-pointers despite the volume. The Knicks' fourth-quarter surge of 40 points sealed the outcome decisively. New York's defensive rating of 112.2 and commanding rebounding edge underscores their postseason positioning as contenders in the Eastern Conference.
