New York Knicks and Golden State Warriors: did the third quarter flip Madison Square Garden after a 35-point opening burst?

The New York Knicks moved to 44-25 and the Golden State Warriors to 32-35 after a 110-107 finish at Madison Square Garden at 8:00 PM EDT on NBC/Peacock. The Knicks overcame the Warriors’ 35-point first quarter with a 38-point third quarter in a game that featured 4 ties and 8 lead changes in this New York Knicks vs Golden State Warriors recap.

First quarter

The Golden State Warriors opened with 35 points in the first quarter while the Knicks scored 21. The Warriors built a biggest lead of 21 during a quarter in which they hit 49 percent from the field for the game and finished with 46 points in the paint.

Second quarter

The Knicks added 24 points in the second quarter while holding the Warriors to 19. The Knicks’ work on the glass showed up with 51 total rebounds and 16 offensive rebounds, and that helped produce 18 second-chance points. The Warriors forced action with 9 steals and turned 18 Knicks turnovers into 22 points off turnovers.

Third quarter

The Knicks put up 38 points in the third quarter while the Warriors scored 26, and New York’s offensive rating finished at 118. The Knicks lived at the line with 23 free throw attempts and converted 96 percent, and the Warriors finished at 87 percent on 15 attempts. Jalen Brunson posted 30 points and 9 assists in the previous game, and the Knicks’ ball movement in this one finished at 23 assists.

Fourth quarter

The Knicks scored 27 points in the fourth quarter and matched the Warriors at 27 to close out the 3-point margin. The Knicks got 35 bench points and 15 fast-break points, and they finished with 9 steals and 6 blocks. The Warriors generated 33 bench points, hit 14 three-pointers on 37 percent shooting, and ended with 27 assists while the Knicks held them to 107.

Postgame notes

Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 17 points and 12 rebounds in the previous game, and the Knicks’ interior activity against Golden State showed again through 44 points in the paint. Mitchell Robinson logged 10 rebounds and 3 steals in the previous game, and the Knicks’ defensive possessions in this matchup produced 9 steals with only 15 total fouls. For New York Knicks vs Golden State Warriors highlights, the swing came from the Knicks’ third-quarter scoring and a late-game edge at the free-throw line, and the New York Knicks vs Golden State Warriors tactical recap also pointed to extra possessions via offensive rebounds.

The Knicks are scheduled to host the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden in New York, USA, on 3/17/2026 at 7:30 PM EDT, with the broadcast on FDSIN and MSG. Catch the New York Knicks post-game interviews after the next one, and share this article with other Knicks fans.