The Knicks suffered a 113-100 loss to the Denver Nuggets but ended their West Coast road trip with a 3-1 record. Knicks star Jalen Brunson scored 26 points and Isaiah Hartenstein had a career-high 20 points. Despite missing key players like OG Anunoby and Julius Randle, the Knicks remained competitive.
The Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokic's triple-double and Michael Porter Jr.'s 31 points, moved into a tie for the top seed in the Western Conference. The Knicks dropped to the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference, trailing teams like Orlando, Cleveland, and Milwaukee. Despite injuries, the Knicks have shown resilience and potential for a strong playoff run.