The Golden State Warriors vs Knicks match player stats produced one of the most astonishing swings of the 2025–26 NBA regular season, as the New York Knicks overturned a 21-point deficit to defeat a heavily depleted Golden State Warriors side 110–107 at Madison Square Garden.
Tip-off was at 8:00 PM ET on Sunday, March 15, 2026, broadcast live on NBC, with the arena crackling with intensity from the opening minutes as Jalen Brunson and company slowly dragged their team back from what appeared to be an insurmountable hole.
Final Score and Quarter Breakdown
Golden State raced into a dominant first-quarter lead of 35–21, extending that advantage to 21 points early in the second period before the Knicks began their extraordinary comeback.
New York gradually clawed their way back into contention, cutting the deficit to 54–45 at half-time, before completing the turnaround in a stunning third quarter that swung the momentum of the game entirely.
| Quarter | Warriors | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 35 | 21 |
| Q2 | 19 | 24 |
| Q3 | 27 | 37 |
| Q4 | 26 | 28 |
| Final | 107 | 110 |
New York Knicks Player Stats
Jalen Brunson was the driving force behind the comeback, finishing with 30 points, 9 assists, and the calm authority of a franchise leader who refused to accept defeat.
Karl-Anthony Towns posted a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds, while OG Anunoby and Jordan Clarkson both contributed 14 points to give New York the firepower to complete the turnaround.
Knicks Box Score
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | 30 | 4 | 9 | 9-19 | 2-7 | 10-10 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 17 | 12 | 3 | 7-14 | 1-4 | 2-2 |
| OG Anunoby | 14 | 6 | 2 | 5-11 | 2-5 | 2-2 |
| Jordan Clarkson | 14 | 3 | 1 | 5-10 | 2-4 | 2-2 |
| Mikal Bridges | 11 | 5 | 3 | 4-12 | 1-6 | 2-2 |
| Mitchell Robinson | 8 | 11 | 0 | 4-5 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Josh Hart | 7 | 8 | 5 | 3-6 | 0-2 | 1-2 |
| Landry Shamet | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2-7 | 2-6 | 0-0 |
| Jose Alvarado | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 1-2 |
- Brunson’s 10-for-10 from the free throw line was a testament to his composure under pressure
- Towns’ 12-rebound performance added a vital physical dimension to the Knicks’ comeback
- Mitchell Robinson’s 11 rebounds showed why the Knicks have been so careful managing his minutes
- Josh Hart’s return from a knee injury gave New York a crucial extra dimension on the perimeter
Golden State Warriors Player Stats
Brandin Podziemski led Golden State with 25 points in a valiant effort, while Quentin Post set a personal career-high with 22 points and Gui Santos contributed 20 as the Warriors played without virtually all of their recognisable names.
Warriors Box Score
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandin Podziemski | 25 | 7 | 5 | 8-18 | 5-11 | 4-5 |
| Quentin Post | 22 | 8 | 1 | 9-16 | 2-5 | 2-3 |
| Gui Santos | 20 | 6 | 4 | 8-14 | 1-3 | 3-4 |
| Gary Payton II | 16 | 4 | 2 | 5-9 | 4-6 | 2-2 |
| Pat Spencer | 12 | 3 | 3 | 4-9 | 2-5 | 2-2 |
| Malevy Leons | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2-4 | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| LJ Cryer | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1-6 | 0-4 | 2-2 |
| Will Richard | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1-5 | 1-4 | 0-0 |
| Stephen Curry | DNP | — | — | — | — | — |
| Draymond Green | DNP | — | — | — | — | — |
The Warriors’ Injury Crisis in Context
Golden State entered the contest all but resigned to the play-in tournament after losing four straight and 15 of their last 22 games.
Jimmy Butler had been lost to a season-ending ACL injury on January 19, and the Warriors had played the 16 games prior to this fixture without Stephen Curry.
Draymond Green was a late scratch with a stiff lower back, Al Horford exited early in the first quarter with a tight right calf, Seth Curry left with a sore left adductor, and Post himself suffered a sprained left ankle during the contest — yet played on to post his career best.
“We’re going through it,” Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said after the match. “We’re about as beaten up as any team I can ever remember.”
Warriors Injury Tracker
| Player | Status |
|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | Season-ending ACL — Out |
| Stephen Curry | DNP — managed rest (16 games missed) |
| Draymond Green | DNP — stiff lower back |
| Al Horford | Exited Q1 — tight right calf |
| Seth Curry | Exited — sore left adductor |
| Quentin Post | In-game — sprained left ankle |
- The Knicks sit in third place in the Eastern Conference, one game behind the Boston Celtics
- Brunson’s back-to-back baskets in the third quarter were the pivotal moment that cracked Golden State’s resistance
- Post’s career-high was a rare silver lining on an otherwise bruising night for the Warriors organisation
- Golden State sits ninth in the Western Conference and faces a significant challenge to navigate the play-in tournament with their current injury list
