New York Knicks @ Oklahoma City Thunder: Mar 29, 2026
Knicks vs Thunder final: the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New York Knicks 111-100 on March 29, 2026 at PayCom Center, Oklahoma City.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks | 23 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 100 |
| Thunder | 26 | 27 | 31 | 27 | 111 |
Top Performers
Knicks
- 32 PTS Jalen Brunson
- 18 REB Karl-Anthony Towns
- 5 AST Jalen Brunson
Thunder
- 30 PTS Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- 13 REB Isaiah Hartenstein
- 5 AST Ajay Mitchell
Knicks vs Thunder Box Score
New York Knicks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Anunoby F | 32 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-9 | 2-7 | 4-4 | -17 |
| Josh Hart G | 33 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5-9 | 5-7 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Mikal Bridges F | 34 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6-11 | 2-5 | 1-2 | -15 |
| Jalen Brunson G | 36 | 32 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13-22 | 4-7 | 2-4 | -13 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns F | 34 | 15 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5-9 | 0-1 | 5-5 | -10 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jordan Clarkson G | 21 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-6 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Miles McBride G | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-3 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Mohamed Diawara F | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Jose Alvarado G | 16 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3-10 | 2-4 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Mitchell Robinson CF | 17 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 1-2 | +2 |
Oklahoma City Thunder
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chet Holmgren FC | 32 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5-10 | 0-3 | 6-7 | +16 |
| Jalen Williams GF | 28 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7-11 | 1-1 | 7-7 | -3 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander GF | 36 | 30 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8-18 | 1-3 | 13-16 | +13 |
| Luguentz Dort G | 27 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4-7 | 2-5 | 2-2 | +13 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein CF | 24 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Ajay Mitchell G | 24 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 2-2 | 2-4 | +4 |
| Jaylin Williams F | 12 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Jared McCain G | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Cason Wallace G | 15 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-1 | 1-2 | +4 |
| Alex Caruso G | 18 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-5 | 2-4 | 0-0 | +7 |
| Isaiah Joe G | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-4 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -4 |
Knicks vs Thunder Recap
Oklahoma City's defense and free throw shooting carried the Thunder past New York 111-100, as Oklahoma City turned a 1-point halftime lead into an 11-point final margin. The Thunder improved to 59-16, while the Knicks fell to 48-27.
The Thunder outscored New York in every quarter after the first. Halftime saw Oklahoma City ahead 53-52. The teams stayed close through three quarters, with the Thunder leading 84-78, but New York managed only 22 points in the fourth as Oklahoma City pulled away. The Thunder made 31 of 38 free throws compared to New York's 13 of 17.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City with 30 points. Jalen Brunson scored 32 for the Knicks, but Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 18 rebounds as New York struggled elsewhere. The Thunder committed 13 turnovers to New York's 18, forcing the Knicks into costly mistakes down the stretch.
The number to know: 31 of 38. Oklahoma City's free throw accuracy in the fourth quarter proved decisive as New York couldn't close the gap.
Team Stats
| Knicks | Stat | Thunder |
|---|---|---|
| 36-82 | Field Goals | 35-75 |
| 43.9% | FG % | 46.7% |
| 15-35 | 3-Pointers | 10-28 |
| 42.9% | 3P % | 35.7% |
| 13-17 | Free Throws | 31-38 |
| 76.5% | FT % | 81.6% |
| 41 | Rebounds | 39 |
| 15 | Off. Rebounds | 12 |
| 19 | Assists | 21 |
| 8 | Steals | 10 |
| 3 | Blocks | 0 |
| 18 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 25 | Fouls | 22 |
| 1 | Biggest Lead | 13 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.0% | 16.7% | 35.7% | 0.159 | |
| 53.3% | 12.4% | 31.6% | 0.413 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Knicks vs Thunder Game Info
- Date & time
- Sunday, March 29, 20267:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Knicks MSG Network · Thunder Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media)
- Arena
- PayCom CenterOklahoma City
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Knicks vs Thunder Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Knicks last 5
- L @ Hornets 103-114 Mar 26, 2026
- W vs Pelicans 121-116 Mar 24, 2026
- W vs Wizards 145-113 Mar 22, 2026
- W @ Nets 93-92 Mar 20, 2026
- W vs Pacers 136-110 Mar 17, 2026
Thunder last 5
- W vs Bulls 131-113 Mar 27, 2026
- L @ Celtics 109-119 Mar 25, 2026
- W @ 76ers 123-103 Mar 23, 2026
- W @ Wizards 132-111 Mar 21, 2026
- W @ Nets 121-92 Mar 18, 2026
Previous meetings
- Mar 4, 2026 Thunder @ Knicks 103-100
More NBA Games on Mar 29, 2026
- Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-2127
Milwaukee Bucks1-3113Top: Jr. 36 PTSBox score › - Final
Miami Heat0-4118
Indiana Pacers2-2135Top: Herro 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-288
Portland Trail Blazers2-0123Top: Camara 23 PTSBox score › - Final
Boston Celtics2-1114
Charlotte Hornets3-199Top: Tatum 32 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-287
Toronto Raptors2-1139Top: Barrett 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-399
Brooklyn Nets0-3116Top: Carter 20 PTSBox score › - Final
Houston Rockets4-0134
New Orleans Pelicans0-3102Top: Sengun 36 PTS, 13 REBBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-2116Top: Jokić 25 PTS, 15 REB, 8 ASTBox score ›
That covers Knicks vs Thunder: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Knicks host the Pistons Oct 27; Thunder visit the Mavericks Oct 28.
Knicks vs Thunder FAQs
Who won Knicks vs Thunder on Mar 29, 2026?
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New York Knicks 111-100 on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at PayCom Center in Oklahoma City. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 30 points.
What are the Knicks and Thunder records?
After this game the Knicks were 48-27 and the Thunder were 59-16 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Knicks vs Thunder?
Jalen Brunson scored 32 for the Knicks. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 for the Thunder.
Who leads the Knicks vs Thunder season series?
The Thunder lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Knicks vs Thunder game?
The Thunder beat the Knicks 103-100 on Mar 4, 2026 on the road.
Where was Knicks vs Thunder played?
At PayCom Center in Oklahoma City, the home arena of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
What was the score by quarter in Knicks vs Thunder?
Knicks-Thunder: Q1 23-26, Q2 29-27, Q3 26-31, Q4 22-27.
What is next for the Knicks and Thunder?
Knicks host the Pistons on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00 PM ET; Thunder visit the Mavericks on Wednesday, October 28 at 9:30 PM ET.

