Brooklyn Nets 66, New York Knicks 120
NBA · 2026-01-21 · Winner: New York Knicks
New York Knicks defeated Brooklyn Nets 120–66 on 2026-01-21 in NBA play, a 54-point result. A 14-0 home team run ending at Q1 6:48 swung win probability 51% → 90%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Brooklyn Nets lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Nets | 20 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 66 |
| New York Knicks | 38 | 22 | 28 | 32 | 120 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 home team run ending at Q1 6:48 swung win probability 51% → 90%.
Why Brooklyn Nets lost
- Lost Q4 10-32 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 16-0 run ending at Q4 7:09 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 36.1% eFG vs a 52.0% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 14–0 | Q1 6:48 | 51% → 90% |
| New York Knicks | 8–0 | Q1 0:21 | 87% → 97% |
| New York Knicks | 9–0 | Q2 5:49 | 97% → 100% |
| New York Knicks | 8–0 | Q3 1:56 | 100% → 100% |
| New York Knicks | 16–0 | Q4 7:09 | 100% → 100% |
| New York Knicks | 14–0 | Q4 1:09 | 100% → 100% |