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Recap - Knicks Defeat Charlotte 125-101

New York cruised to victory on Thursday, running Charlotte out of the gym and running up a 125-101 score at Madison Square Garden.

New York was the ATS victor, as they covered the -14.5-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 217.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

Karl-Anthony Towns had 27 points for New York and OG Anunoby chipped in with 25 points. Mikal Bridges had 7 assists for the Knicks, while Karl-Anthony Towns was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 16 boards.

The Hornets got a 26-point performance from Brandon Miller, who was supported by 18 points from Seth Curry. Vasilije Micic had 12 assists in a losing cause for Charlotte, while Nick Richards grabbed 8 rebounds.

The Knicks hit the break winning 65-62 before taking care of business in the second half.

New York won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 43-40.

Next game, New York takes its act home to face Detroit looking for another win. For Charlotte, they head home to face Cleveland.