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Wizards at Knicks final score: Washington comes back to win first preseason game, 111-109

The Washington Wizards defeated the New York Knicks, 111-109 on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden. The win gives Washington a 1-0 record in the preseason. As you might have expected, the Wizards started their Big Three of AJ Dybantsa…

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 2:09 AM
Wizards at Knicks final score: Washington comes back to win first preseason game, 111-109
Key Things to Know
  • The Washington Wizards defeated the New York Knicks 111-109 in their preseason opener at Madison Square Garden.
  • Anthony Davis led Washington with 16 points, followed by Trae Young with 15 and AJ Dybantsa with 11.
  • Jalen Brunson and Landry Shamet each scored 13 points to lead the Knicks.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Washington Wizards earned a 111-109 victory against the New York Knicks on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden to open their preseason with a 1-0 record. After trailing 63-57 at halftime and facing a deficit of as many as 10 points in the third quarter, Washington rallied with a strong fourth-quarter performance initiated by a go-ahead bucket from Will Riley.

Anthony Davis led the Wizards in scoring with 16 points, while Trae Young contributed 15 points and AJ Dybantsa added 11 points. Jalen Brunson and Landry Shamet co-led the Knicks with 13 points each. The Wizards next host the Detroit Pistons on Saturday.

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