Mikal Bridges scored 31 points, Karl-Anthony Towns had 14 points and 19 rebounds, and the New York Knicks beat the injury-depleted New Orleans Pelicans 118-85

New York Knicks guard Mikal Bridges is still adjusting to his new surroundings after being traded from the Brooklyn Nets this offseason. Bridges, 28, has struggled to maintain the same level of play that he did last year with the Nets.

It’s been a rough 2024-25 season for the New Orleans Pelicans, who have dealt with more injuries than any other team entering Sunday’s matchup with the New York

The New York Knicks will host the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday for cross-conference clash in the NBA. New York is 11-8 overall and 5-2 at home, while New Orleans is 4-16 overall and 1-9 on the road.

The Pelicans have been bitten hard by the injury bug, and the team has lost seven straight. The path to a win doesn’t get any easier as the Pels head to Madison Square Garden to face the Knicks.