Knicks Edge Mavericks 113-111 in Thrilling Comeback Win

On November 19, 2025, the New York Knicks celebrated a dramatic 113-111 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in a game by many definitions had moments of clutch play and individual brilliance.  The Knicks were led in scoring by Jalen Brunson, who scored a game-high 28 points in his return after a short absence due to injury.  Landry Shamet hit some tremendous three-pointers late in the game including a controversial charging foul call at the finish of the game that sealed the thrilling conclusion of the game.

Knicks vs Mavericks Latest News: Knicks Celebrate 113-111 Narrow Victory Over Mavericks

This win was the Knicks' first road win after a difficult start to the season with road games.  With less than 4 seconds left, Brunson made a free throw that gave New York a much needed two-point lead.  Williams, from the Mavericks, scored on the last second of the game, but it was overturned for a charging foul against him securing the win for New York.

Key Performers Fuel Knicks Victory Over Mavericks

• Jalen Brunson led New York with 28 points, with consistent shooting and fouls from the charity stripe. 
• Landry Shamet made two important 3-pointers in the last minute and drew the final charging foul. 
• Karl-Anthony Towns provided 18 points and 14 rebounds while providing toughness in the paint. 
• Josh Hart contributed 16 points and 10 rebounds off the bench, adding depth for the Knicks.
• For Dallas, D'Angelo Russell and Naji Marshall both added 23 points, but that wasn’t sufficient to overcome the Knicks' clutch efforts.

Knicks vs Mavericks Game Highlights and Analysis

The Knicks came into the game looking for their first road win of the season, making the most of important moments even though they only shot 12 of 42 from the three-point line. The Mavericks struggled offensively as a team, were a different story; their bench players were outstanding, but the starters only came up with a combined 47 points. Dallas played without rookie Cooper Flagg due to illness and certainly missed the strength he adds to their lineup.

The game was a back-and-forth affair, in which the Knicks showed their ability to run through the most impactful plays late under duress was the difference. It was an entertaining game with solid defense mixed in with scoring runs, that had a typical edge-of-your-seat finish that the Knicks fans enjoyed.

What This Win Means for Knicks and Mavericks

This win will certainly help the morale of the Knicks as they continue to deal with a tough schedule on the road. They move to an 8-5 record on the season and now are hopeful they get more consistent away from home. The Mavericks are now 4-11 for the season, signaling a consistent struggle with injuries and offensive productivity. Both teams now get to try and change their strategies before their next games, including the Knicks home game versus Orlando and the Mavericks hosting New Orleans.