Knicks offense falls short again, struck down by Wizards, 111-109
In their first game at Madison Square Garden since mid June, the Knicks fell to the Washington Wizards, 111-109, for their second loss of the 2026-27 preseason.
In a preseason matchup at Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks fell short against the Washington Wizards, losing 111-109. This marks the Knicks' second loss of the preseason following a 120-97 defeat to the Philadelphia 76ers. The Knicks' starting lineup consisted of Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, and Karl-Anthony Towns.
For the Wizards, it was their first preseason game and a chance to see how Trae Young, Anthony Davis, and rookie AJ Dybantsa integrated into their rebuild. The Knicks struggled initially, turning the ball over three times in the first three minutes. Brunson scored a three-pointer to break the deadlock, but the Wizards took an early lead.
The Knicks' bench, including newcomers Mohamed Diawara and Jordan Clarkson, saw significant action early in the second quarter, but the offense remained inconsistent throughout the game. Hart was the leading scorer with 13 points, matching Brunson's tally. The Knicks shot 42% from the field and 29% from beyond the arc, while the Wizards' rookies contributed 11 points and four steals. The Knicks' next preseason game is against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 12 at 7:30 PM.
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