Towns posts 9th straight double-double to open season as Knicks win third in a row

Brunson scored 31 with 9 assists in the win

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What happened: Karl-Anthony Towns recorded his ninth consecutive double-double to start the season as the Knicks won their third straight game Saturday. Jalen Brunson led the scoring with 31 points, and OG Anunoby added 15.

Why it matters: Towns has opened the season with a double-double in every one of the Knicks' games. New York now has three consecutive wins.

By the numbers: Brunson: 31 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 three-pointers. Anunoby: 15 points, 6 rebounds, 3 three-pointers. Brunson's 31 compares with his 25.0 points per game in 2026-27 through 9 games.

What to watch: Towns will look to stretch the streak to 10 games as the Knicks go for a fourth straight win.

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Towns posts 9th straight double-double to open season as Knicks win third in a row

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