The New York Knicks came away with a 110-107 win over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Madison Square Garden, overcoming a difficult first quarter with a steady turnaround over the final three periods. After trailing by 14 at the end of the opening quarter, New York settled in offensively, tightened up defensively, and took control with a decisive third-quarter push behind Jalen Brunson’s 30-point, nine-assist night.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter: Golden State opened the game in rhythm and built an early cushion with a 35-21 advantage in the first 12 minutes. The Warriors moved the ball well, finished the quarter efficiently, and put New York on the back foot right away.

Second Quarter: The Knicks began to respond in the second, outscoring the Warriors 24-19 before halftime. That stretch helped cut the deficit to 54-45 and gave New York a more manageable game entering the break. The Warriors still held the lead, but the momentum had started to shift.

Third Quarter: This was the turning point. The Knicks delivered their best stretch of the night with a 38-26 third quarter, flipping the game after trailing for much of the first half. New York found better balance in the half court, got to the foul line, and turned a nine-point halftime deficit into an 83-80 lead entering the fourth.

Fourth Quarter: Both teams scored 27 points in the final period, which allowed the Knicks to protect the lead they created in the third. Golden State stayed within reach throughout the closing minutes, but New York held on and finished the job in a three-point game.

Key Performers

Knicks: Brunson led all scorers with 30 points and added nine assists, once again serving as New York’s primary offensive organizer in key moments. Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 12 rebounds, helping New York finish with a 44-35 edge on the glass. As a team, the Knicks shot 46.4 percent from the field and made 22 of 23 free throws, a major factor in a game decided by one possession.

Warriors: Brandin Podziemski paced Golden State with 25 points and six assists. Gui Santos contributed across the board, leading the Warriors with seven rebounds and seven assists. Golden State shot a solid 48.8 percent overall and hit 14 three-pointers, but the Warriors could not fully recover after New York’s third-quarter surge.

Game Analysis

This game turned on New York’s ability to recover from a poor start without losing structure. The Knicks were outpaced early, but they improved their execution as the game went on and gradually changed the shot profile. Their 38-point third quarter was the clearest sign of that adjustment, as they generated more efficient offense and put greater pressure on Golden State’s defense.

The free-throw line also made a meaningful difference. New York went 22-for-23 at the stripe, while Golden State finished 13-for-15. In a game that ended 110-107, those extra points mattered. The Knicks also created a rebounding edge, finishing plus-nine on the glass, which helped offset the Warriors’ stronger three-point shooting and slightly better field-goal percentage.

For Golden State, the first-quarter start and overall ball movement were positives, reflected in 27 assists and 14 made threes. But after scoring 35 in the opening period, the Warriors were held to 72 points over the next three quarters. New York’s defensive improvement and more controlled offensive possessions changed the pace of the game.

Closing Context

The win moved the Knicks to 44-25 overall and 24-9 at home, another strong result at Madison Square Garden as they continue to strengthen their position in the Eastern Conference race. The Warriors fell to 32-35 and 13-20 on the road, a result that adds pressure in the Western Conference playoff picture. In front of a crowd of 19,812 on a national broadcast, the Knicks showed resilience after an uneven start and came away with an important late-season win.