Knicks Escape Mavericks in Controversial 113-111 Thriller
Last night, the New York Knicks pulled off a heart-stopping 113-111 win over the Dallas Mavericks in a game that had fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish. The matchup was a rollercoaster, with 16 lead changes and 13 ties, keeping everyone guessing until the very last second. With this win, the Knicks improve to 9-5 on the season, while the Mavericks slip further to 4-12.
The drama came right at the end. Brandon Williams of the Mavericks appeared to have tied the game with a wild layup with just 0.7 seconds left on the clock. It was a beautifully executed drive, getting past Knicks guard Landry Shamet and finishing in traffic. For a brief moment, it seemed like overtime was inevitable. But then, a late offensive foul was called on Williams, negating the basket and ending Dallas’ hopes. The Mavericks and their fans were left stunned, questioning the call as the Knicks celebrated the narrow victory.
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The fourth quarter had already been tense. The Knicks struggled at the free throw line, making just one of six in the final 22 seconds. P.J. Washington kept Dallas within striking distance by sinking two free throws with six seconds left, and Jalen Brunson’s split free throws put New York up by only two. This sequence had set the stage perfectly for Williams’ dramatic—and ultimately nullified—attempt.
Brunson, returning from a week-long absence due to an ankle injury, led the Knicks with 28 points on 11-of-23 shooting, along with five assists. Karl-Anthony Towns contributed a solid double-double with 18 points and 14 rebounds, and Josh Hart chipped in 16 points and 10 boards off the bench. On the Mavericks’ side, D’Angelo Russell led with 23 points and seven assists, while Naji Marshall added 23 points off the bench. Williams had a tough night overall, scoring nine points on 2-of-11 shooting.
Mavericks coach Jason Kidd praised his team’s effort on the final play, calling it “great execution” and acknowledging the difficulty of the foul call that ultimately ended their comeback attempt. Despite the loss, the Mavericks have been competitive in their recent games, with four of their last five losses decided by single digits.
The Knicks will look to continue their winning form as they head into the second game of a five-game road trip against the Orlando Magic this Saturday. Meanwhile, the Mavericks regroup quickly, preparing to host the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday as they try to turn their season around.
It was a night of high drama, clutch plays, and a controversial ending—one that Knicks fans will savor and Mavericks supporters will remember for the call that stole what could have been an epic comeback.
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