Knicks Zap Wizards For 3rd Straight Win

New York's Defense Stifles Washington

The New York Knicks continued their winning ways on Friday night, defeating the Washington Wizards 112-108 for their third consecutive victory.

The Knicks' defense was the story of the game, holding the Wizards to just 40.8% shooting from the field and forcing 17 turnovers.

RJ Barrett led the way for New York with 27 points, while Jalen Brunson added 24 points and 7 assists.

The Knicks improved to 25-23 with the win, while the Wizards fell to 20-28.

The Knicks' defense was suffocating against the Wizards, holding them to their lowest point total of the season.

New York forced 17 turnovers, which led to 21 points.

The Knicks also held the Wizards to just 28.6% shooting from three-point range.

RJ Barrett and Jalen Brunson led the Knicks' offense with 27 and 24 points, respectively.

Barrett was efficient from the field, shooting 10-of-17.

Brunson was also efficient, shooting 9-of-15 from the field and adding 7 assists.

The Knicks will look to extend their winning streak to four games when they host the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.

The Lakers are one of the most storied franchises in NBA history, but they have struggled this season and currently sit at 22-26.

The Knicks will need to continue to play defense at a high level and get contributions from their role players in order to defeat the Lakers.