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But the Knicks found their offense, especially
down low, and led most of the game. They dominated in the paint,
finishing with 58 points there and outrebounding the Wizards
65-46.
Mitchell Robinson managed a double for the Knicks in the first
half -- 10 points and 14 rebounds in 20 minutes. But he left in
the first half and did not return because of what the team said
later was a fractured right hand.
The Knicks finished with five players in double figures. Rookie
guard Immanuel Quickley scored with 16 points, newly acquired
Derrick Rose had 14, and Elfrid Payton scored 12.
Russell Westbrook led Washington's offense with 23 points, 10
assists and nine rebounds.
With Robinson leading the way, the Knicks outrebounded the
Wizards 36-22 in that first half. Also, New York scored 34
points in the paint en route to a 53-42 lead at the break.
In the first quarter, the Knicks used an 11-point run and
controlled play inside, and often had comfortable leads en route
to a 30-23 edge heading into the second quarter.
Washington cut the lead a few times, but New York answered each
time, often led by Robinson, for the halftime advantage.
The Wizards cut the lead to six late in the third quarter. But
they turned it over a few times, and Randle scored five points
in a nine-point run that gave the Knicks a 79-64 lead heading
into the fourth quarter.
New York stretched its lead to 20 before Westbrook's three-point
play early in the fourth period, but the Knicks were already in
command.
--Field Level Media
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