The Knicks narrowly defeated the Mavericks, Brunson returned with 28 points, Towns 18+14+6, Russell 23+7

In the NBA regular season on November 20, the Mavericks faced the Knicks at home. The Mavericks currently have 4 wins and 11 losses, while the Knicks have 8 wins and 5 losses. In this game, Brunson returned, Anunoby continued to be absent; Flagg also did not play.

At the beginning of the game, the Mavericks got off to a slow start and scored three consecutive three-pointers. Then Marshall scored three consecutive three-pointers from outside to lead the score. Brunson responded with two consecutive three-pointers. The Mavericks led by 1 point in the first quarter. In the second quarter, the two sides continued to score without a point for 3 minutes. Marshall continued to kill to break the deadlock, and Gafford continued to score 2+1 to expand the lead, but Brunson's attack and passing led the team to lead by 2 points at halftime. In the second half, the two sides started a stalemate tug-of-war, and the score was tied many times. Brunson and Russell started a duel, and the score was tied at 35 in the third quarter. The Mavericks came back with a 11-2 lead with three consecutive three-pointers in the final quarter. The Knicks were able to hold on to the score, and the game became intense. Shamet scored consecutive key three-pointers to overtake, and Brandon Williams missed a three-pointer. Both sides missed consecutive free throws, and Brandon Williams committed a fatal offensive foul. In the end, the Knicks narrowly defeated the Mavericks 113-111.