Washington Wizards Edge New York Knicks 111–109 in 2026–27 NBA Preseason Clash
In a tightly contested 2026 preseason encounter, the Washington Wizards narrowly defeated the New York Knicks 111–109. Anthony Davis and Trae Young’s key contributions contrasted with comparable scoring efforts from Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson for the Knicks.
Archive recap · Listed by game date. First published Oct 17, 2026.
The Washington Wizards secured a close 111–109 victory over the New York Knicks on October 8, 2026, in the 2026–27 NBA preseason. Anthony Davis led the Wizards with 16 points and seven rebounds, shooting 6-of-11 from the field including 2-of-3 from three-point range. Trae Young added 15 points, connecting on 3-of-6 three-pointers and contributing four assists, showcasing his perimeter scoring and playmaking over 17 minutes.
On the Knicks’ side, Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson both scored 13 points. Hart was efficient, making 5-of-8 shots and securing six rebounds along with three assists and a steal in 20 minutes. Brunson attempted more shots (12), making six, and also dished out three assists, but committed two turnovers.
A notable contrast emerged in rebounding and defensive stats: Davis collected seven rebounds and a block without fouling, while Young contributed two steals but had three personal fouls. Conversely, Hart’s six rebounds and a block contrasted with Brunson’s zero rebounds and no blocks, highlighting different defensive impacts despite similar scoring. This statistical split underscores how the Wizards’ frontcourt presence and perimeter defense played a role in edging out the Knicks in this preseason matchup.
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