By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: 03:29 GMT, 25 November 2025 | Updated: 03:29 GMT, 25 November 2025
NEW YORK (AP) - Karl-Anthony Towns had 37 points and 12 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 27, and the New York Knicks beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-100 at Barclays Center on Monday night.
Towns shot 14 for 20 from the field and made each of his six free throws to lead the Knicks to their 12th consecutive victory over Brooklyn.
New York´s last loss to the Nets was Jan. 28, 2023, when they were defeated 122-115.
Mikal Bridges finished with 16 points and Jordan Clarkson added 12 off the bench for the Knicks.
New York shot 45 for 88 from the field while limiting Brooklyn to 33 for 87 shooting.
Noah Clowney scored a career-high 31 points and Michael Porter Jr. had 16 for Brooklyn, who are 0-8 at Barclays Center this season.
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns reacts after making a three-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
The latest edition of the crosstown showdown was even at 51 following Nets guard Terance Mann´s 3-point play in the opening minute of the third quarter.
Bridges and Towns combined for 23 to help the Knicks outscored their rivals 38-27 on 63.6% shooting from the field, including 6 for 10 from long distance, to take an 89-75 lead into the final period.
New York played without guard Landry Shamet, who suffered a right shoulder sprain during the first quarter of [Saturday´s loss at Orlando.](https://apnews.com/article/knicks-magic-score-cf3885ae20ab4670f0104f872f6d6aee)
Knicks: Visit Charlotte on Wednesday.
Nets: Host Philadelphia on Friday.
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Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. looks to pass around New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) looks to pass the ball around Brooklyn Nets guard Terance Mann during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton drives to the basket past New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)