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MavericksNew York Knicks @ Phoenix Suns: Jan 9, 2026
Knicks vs Suns final: the Phoenix Suns beat the New York Knicks 112-107 on January 9, 2026 at Footprint Centre , Phoenix.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks | 23 | 37 | 26 | 21 | 107 |
| Suns | 28 | 34 | 32 | 18 | 112 |
Top Performers
Knicks
- 27 PTS Jalen Brunson
- 14 REB Mitchell Robinson
- 5 AST Karl-Anthony Towns
Suns
- 31 PTS Devin Booker
- 7 REB Dillon Brooks
- 8 AST Devin Booker
Knicks vs Suns Box Score
New York Knicks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikal Bridges F | 32 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4-10 | 3-8 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns F | 32 | 15 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5-11 | 2-5 | 3-5 | -2 |
| Jalen Brunson G | 37 | 27 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9-19 | 5-10 | 4-4 | -2 |
| Miles McBride G | 39 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7-15 | 3-8 | 0-0 | +1 |
| OG Anunoby F | 37 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-9 | 2-5 | 7-9 | +5 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Tyler Kolek G | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Mitchell Robinson CF | 24 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Mohamed Diawara F | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Jordan Clarkson G | 20 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4-8 | 1-3 | 3-3 | -6 |
| Kevin McCullar Jr. G | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -9 |
Phoenix Suns
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Williams C | 24 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +9 |
| Collin Gillespie G | 27 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-8 | 2-6 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Royce O'Neale F | 33 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4-6 | 4-6 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Devin Booker G | 38 | 31 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10-23 | 4-6 | 7-8 | +11 |
| Dillon Brooks GF | 32 | 27 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8-15 | 5-9 | 6-6 | +13 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jordan Goodwin G | 17 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-11 | 0-7 | 1-1 | -3 |
| Ryan Dunn F | 12 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3-3 | 1-1 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Oso Ighodaro F | 23 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-2 | -5 |
| Rasheer Fleming F | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Grayson Allen G | 25 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-10 | 0-6 | 6-6 | +8 |
Knicks vs Suns Recap
The Suns beat the Knicks after forcing 17 turnovers while committing only 9. Phoenix improved to 23-15, and New York fell to 24-14.
The Suns won the third quarter 32-26 to turn a 2-point halftime lead into a bigger one. Phoenix led 94-86 after three quarters, and New York won the fourth 21-18 without closing the gap. The Suns also made 20 of 23 free throws, against 17 of 21 for the Knicks.
Devin Booker scored 31 points and added 8 assists. Jalen Brunson led New York with 27 points, and Mitchell Robinson grabbed 14 rebounds. The Knicks won the rebounding count 50-37, but both teams made 16 three-pointers, and Phoenix took 85 shots to New York's 82.
The number to know: 23 assists. Phoenix passed its way to 38 made field goals, one more than New York made on 82 attempts.
Team Stats
| Knicks | Stat | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| 37-82 | Field Goals | 38-85 |
| 45.1% | FG % | 44.7% |
| 16-41 | 3-Pointers | 16-42 |
| 39.0% | 3P % | 38.1% |
| 17-21 | Free Throws | 20-23 |
| 81.0% | FT % | 87.0% |
| 50 | Rebounds | 37 |
| 16 | Off. Rebounds | 9 |
| 22 | Assists | 23 |
| 3 | Steals | 4 |
| 1 | Blocks | 4 |
| 17 | Turnovers | 9 |
| 23 | Fouls | 21 |
| 4 | Biggest Lead | 12 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Knicks | 54.9% | 15.7% | 36.4% | 0.207 |
 Suns | 54.1% | 8.6% | 20.9% | 0.235 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Knicks vs Suns Game Info
- Date & time
- Friday, January 9, 20269:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Knicks MSG Network · Suns Arizona's Family Sports
- Arena
- Footprint Centre Phoenix
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Knicks vs Suns Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Knicks last 5
- W vs Clippers 123-111 Jan 7, 2026
- L @ Pistons 90-121 Jan 5, 2026
- L vs 76ers 119-130 Jan 3, 2026
- L vs Hawks 99-111 Jan 2, 2026
- L @ Spurs 132-134 Dec 31, 2025
Suns last 5
- W @ Grizzlies 117-98 Jan 7, 2026
- L @ Rockets 97-100 Jan 5, 2026
- W vs Thunder 108-105 Jan 4, 2026
- W vs Kings 129-102 Jan 2, 2026
- L @ Cavaliers 113-129 Dec 31, 2025
Previous meetings
- Jan 17, 2026 Suns @ Knicks 106-99
More NBA Games on Jan 9, 2026
- Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-3128
Washington Wizards2-2107Top: III 35 PTSBox score › - Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-1103
Orlando Magic1-291Top: Maxey 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1117
Boston Celtics3-1125Top: Pritchard 27 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-2121
Brooklyn Nets0-4105Top: Harden 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0117
Memphis Grizzlies4-0116Top: Williams 26 PTS, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-2110
Denver Nuggets1-287Top: Johnson 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-4103
Golden State Warriors1-3137Top: Curry 27 PTS, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
Houston Rockets4-0105
Portland Trail Blazers3-0111Top: Durant 30 PTS, 12 REBBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks1-3105
Los Angeles Lakers3-1101Top: James 26 PTS, 10 ASTBox score ›
That covers Knicks vs Suns: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Knicks visit the Bulls Oct 28; Suns host the Nuggets Oct 30.
Knicks vs Suns FAQs
Who won Knicks vs Suns on Jan 9, 2026?
The Phoenix Suns beat the New York Knicks 112-107 on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Footprint Centre in Phoenix. Devin Booker led the Suns with 31 points.
What are the Knicks and Suns records?
After this game the Knicks were 24-14 and the Suns were 23-15 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Knicks vs Suns?
Jalen Brunson scored 27 for the Knicks. Devin Booker scored 31 for the Suns.
Who leads the Knicks vs Suns season series?
The Suns lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Knicks vs Suns game?
The Suns beat the Knicks 106-99 on Jan 17, 2026 on the road.
Where was Knicks vs Suns played?
At Footprint Centre in Phoenix, the home arena of the Phoenix Suns.
What was the score by quarter in Knicks vs Suns?
Knicks-Suns: Q1 23-28, Q2 37-34, Q3 26-32, Q4 21-18.
What is next for the Knicks and Suns?
Knicks visit the Bulls on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Suns host the Nuggets on Friday, October 30 at 10:00 PM ET.