Wizards edge Knicks 111-109 in preseason matchup

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Wizards edge Knicks 111-109 in preseason matchup
Summary

The New York Knicks faced off against the Washington Wizards on October 8, losing 111-109 in a preseason game at Madison Square Garden. Historically dominant over the Wizards, the Knicks now stand at 0-2 in their exhibition schedule. Jalen Brunson led New York with 13 points, while Anthony Davis and Trae Young contributed 31 points combined for Washington. The Knicks starting unit saw increased time on the court, highlighting their preparation for the upcoming regular season opener on October 20 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Wizards are aiming for more than 40 wins this season after recent roster changes, potentially altering the Eastern Conference dynamic.

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  • •Knicks drop to 0-2 in preseason after narrow loss to Wizards.
  • •Brunson scores 13 points, leading Knicks in scoring.
  • •Wizards' Davis and Young combine for 31 points.
  • •Knicks face Timberwolves next on October 20.
  • •Wizards look to improve on recent season performance.
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  • 2:58 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks lose to up-and-coming Wizards, 111-109, fall to 0-2 in preseason
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NEW YORK — From 2021 through last season, the Knicks boasted an 18-2 record against their Eastern Conference counterpart Washington Wizards. Thursday’s preseason meeting at Madison Square Garden painted a far different picture: The Wizards are no longer the laughingstock dwelling at the bottom of the NBA standings. And games against them will no longer be a cakewalk. The Knicks found out ...

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