MSG Marathon: Knicks Outlast Nuggets in Double-Overtime Thriller

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In a game that felt more like a June Finals clash than a February regular-season matchup, the New York Knicks extended their winning streak to a season-high eight games with a 134–127 double-overtime victory over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night, February 4, 2026.

Madison Square Garden was at a fever pitch as two of the league’s top offenses traded haymakers for 58 minutes. The win keeps the Knicks firmly entrenched in the battle for the #2 seed in the Eastern Conference.

Jalen Brunson’s Heroics

With the game on the line in the second overtime, Jalen Brunson proved why he is a perennial MVP candidate. After the Knicks lost Karl-Anthony Towns to fouls in the first extra period, Brunson shouldered the entire offensive load.

The Stat Line: 42 points, 9 assists, and 8 rebounds.
The Clincher: Brunson scored 10 of the Knicks’ 15 points in the second overtime, including a demoralizing step-back three over Jamal Murray that put New York up by seven with under a minute to play.
History Made: Brunson recorded his ninth career 40/5/5 game as a Knick, surpassing Richie Guerin for the most in franchise history.

The Towns “Bloody Jersey” Game

Karl-Anthony Towns provided the emotional spark of the night. In the first quarter, Towns suffered a gruesome gash above his right eye after a head-to-head collision with Denver’s Spencer Jones.

The Return: After being treated in the locker room, Towns returned to the court with a massive bandage and a blood-stained jersey, scoring 7 points in a decisive second-quarter run.
Final Impact: He finished with 24 points and 12 rebounds before fouling out with 15 seconds left in the first overtime.

Jokić’s Historic (But Frustrating) Night

Nikola Jokić notched his 181st career triple-double, tying Oscar Robertson for second on the NBA’s all-time list. However, it was a grueling night for the three-time MVP.

Stats: 30 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists (with 0 turnovers).
The Struggle: Fatigue and a nagging knee bruise clearly affected his shooting; Jokić went just 1-of-13 from three-point range and 10-of-27 overall.
The Supporting Cast: Jamal Murray was spectacular in defeat, racking up 39 points and hitting the game-tying fadeaway to force the initial overtime.

The Box Score Breakdown

Team	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	OT	2OT	Final
Denver Nuggets	30	23	29	26	11	8	127
New York Knicks	28	27	33	20	11	15	134

Bench Depth: Denver’s bench outscored New York’s 42–32, led by Tim Hardaway Jr. (19 pts).
The Difference: The Knicks shot 36% from deep (18-of-50), while the Nuggets struggled at just 26% (13-of-50).

Injury Report

The victory came at a cost for Denver, as they lost both Peyton Watson (hamstring) and Spencer Jones (head contusion) during the game. The Knicks were already shorthanded, playing without defensive anchors Josh Hart and Miles McBride (both out with ankle sprains).