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Knicks vs Nuggets final: the New York Knicks beat the Denver Nuggets 142-103 on March 6, 2026 at Ball Arena, Denver.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks | 27 | 38 | 40 | 37 | 142 |
| Nuggets | 29 | 23 | 28 | 23 | 103 |
Top Performers
Knicks
- 34 PTS OG Anunoby
- 13 REB Karl-Anthony Towns
- 15 AST Jalen Brunson
Nuggets
- 38 PTS Nikola Jokić
- 8 REB Nikola Jokić
- 5 AST Nikola Jokić
Knicks vs Nuggets Box Score
New York Knicks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns F | 27 | 17 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7-12 | 1-4 | 2-3 | +19 |
| Josh Hart G | 24 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8-12 | 2-4 | 0-2 | +10 |
| Mikal Bridges F | 24 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4-8 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +12 |
| OG Anunoby F | 31 | 34 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 11-17 | 6-11 | 6-6 | +17 |
| Jalen Brunson G | 33 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-13 | 1-3 | 2-2 | +19 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Ariel Hukporti C | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +13 |
| Pacome Dadiet F | 9 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4-5 | 3-3 | 0-0 | +13 |
| Tyler Kolek G | 9 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +13 |
| Jordan Clarkson G | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-5 | 0-1 | 1-2 | +13 |
| Jose Alvarado G | 11 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 2-2 | +13 |
| Jeremy Sochan F | 9 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +13 |
| Mohamed Diawara F | 12 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +7 |
| Mitchell Robinson CF | 14 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6-7 | 0-0 | 1-2 | +12 |
| Landry Shamet G | 18 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-5 | 2-4 | 2-2 | +21 |
Denver Nuggets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokić C | 30 | 38 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 14-21 | 1-7 | 9-10 | -18 |
| Christian Braun G | 30 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-7 | 1-4 | 2-4 | -18 |
| Aaron Gordon F | 21 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-7 | 0-3 | 1-2 | -7 |
| Cameron Johnson F | 21 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-7 | 1-3 | 1-2 | -6 |
| Jamal Murray G | 17 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5-10 | 1-3 | 1-3 | -4 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jonas Valančiūnas C | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Spencer Jones F | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-3 | 0-0 | -15 |
| David Roddy F | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -13 |
| Bruce Brown GF | 21 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3-3 | 0-0 | 1-1 | -22 |
| Tyus Jones G | 12 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1-4 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -14 |
| Julian Strawther G | 16 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -15 |
| Jalen Pickett G | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -13 |
| DaRon Holmes II FC | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3-4 | 2-3 | 3-3 | -9 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. GF | 22 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-6 | 1-5 | 3-5 | -24 |
| Zeke Nnaji FC | 9 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -13 |
Knicks vs Nuggets Recap
The Knicks beat the Nuggets by outscoring Denver 38-23 in the second quarter and never trailing again. New York improved to 41-23, while Denver fell to 39-25.
Denver led 29-27 after the first quarter. The Knicks then won the second 38-23 and held a 65-52 lead at halftime. They stretched it to 105-80 after three quarters. New York shot 55 of 95 from the field and had 50 rebounds to Denver's 31.
OG Anunoby led the Knicks with 34 points, and Jalen Brunson handed out 15 assists. Nikola Jokić scored 38 for the Nuggets and added 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Denver made 8 of 40 three-pointers, while New York hit 16 of 34.
The number to know: 10 turnovers for the Knicks, against 15 for the Nuggets, kept New York's offense running while Denver gave up extra possessions.
Team Stats
| Knicks | Stat | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| 55-95 | Field Goals | 37-83 |
| 57.9% | FG % | 44.6% |
| 16-34 | 3-Pointers | 8-40 |
| 47.1% | 3P % | 20.0% |
| 16-21 | Free Throws | 21-30 |
| 76.2% | FT % | 70.0% |
| 50 | Rebounds | 31 |
| 14 | Off. Rebounds | 8 |
| 44 | Assists | 30 |
| 11 | Steals | 6 |
| 4 | Blocks | 1 |
| 10 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 24 | Fouls | 19 |
| 42 | Biggest Lead | 9 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Knicks | 66.3% | 8.8% | 37.8% | 0.168 |
 Nuggets | 49.4% | 13.5% | 18.2% | 0.253 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Knicks vs Nuggets Game Info
- Date & time
- Friday, March 6, 20269:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Knicks MSG Network · Nuggets Altitude Sports
- Arena
- Ball ArenaDenver
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Knicks vs Nuggets Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Knicks last 5
- L vs Thunder 100-103 Mar 4, 2026
- W @ Raptors 111-95 Mar 3, 2026
- W vs Spurs 114-89 Mar 1, 2026
- W @ Bucks 127-98 Feb 27, 2026
- L @ Cavaliers 94-109 Feb 24, 2026
Nuggets last 5
- W vs Lakers 120-113 Mar 5, 2026
- W @ Jazz 128-125 Mar 2, 2026
- L vs Timberwolves 108-117 Mar 1, 2026
- L @ Thunder 121-127 Feb 27, 2026
- W vs Celtics 103-84 Feb 25, 2026
Previous meetings
- Feb 4, 2026 Nuggets @ Knicks 127-134
More NBA Games on Mar 6, 2026
- Final
Dallas Mavericks2-2100
Boston Celtics2-1120Top: Brown 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Miami Heat0-4128
Charlotte Hornets3-1120Top: Herro 33 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Houston Rockets4-0106Top: Sengun 28 PTSBox score › - Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-3116
Phoenix Suns1-2118Top: Booker 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-2112
San Antonio Spurs1-2116Top: Leonard 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers2-2117
Los Angeles Lakers3-0128Top: Dončić 44 PTSBox score ›
That covers Knicks vs Nuggets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Knicks host the Pistons Oct 27; Nuggets visit the Pelicans Oct 28.
Knicks vs Nuggets FAQs
Who won Knicks vs Nuggets on Mar 6, 2026?
The New York Knicks beat the Denver Nuggets 142-103 on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Ball Arena in Denver. OG Anunoby led the Knicks with 34 points.
What are the Knicks and Nuggets records?
After this game the Knicks were 41-23 and the Nuggets were 39-25 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Knicks vs Nuggets?
OG Anunoby scored 34 for the Knicks. Nikola Jokić scored 38 for the Nuggets.
Who leads the Knicks vs Nuggets season series?
The Knicks lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Knicks vs Nuggets game?
The Knicks beat the Nuggets 134-127 on Feb 4, 2026 at home.
Where was Knicks vs Nuggets played?
At Ball Arena in Denver, the home arena of the Denver Nuggets.
What was the score by quarter in Knicks vs Nuggets?
Knicks-Nuggets: Q1 27-29, Q2 38-23, Q3 40-28, Q4 37-23.
What is next for the Knicks and Nuggets?
Knicks host the Pistons on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00 PM ET; Nuggets visit the Pelicans on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.