New York Knicks v Phoenix Suns: the preview
New York Knicks meet Phoenix Suns at Madison Square Garden, Wednesday 11:30am (NBA). Phoenix Suns have won 30 of the 49 meetings with New York Knicks since 2001.
The big picture
New York Knicks come in 14th on the ladder; Phoenix Suns are 22nd. New York Knicks have the higher position to protect.
New York Knicks are 4–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 110 points for and 105.1 against.
Phoenix Suns are 2–5 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 113.9 points for and 121.4 against.
Form
New York Knicks have won four of their last five and most recently beat Chicago Bulls 135–105.
Phoenix Suns have won one of their last five and most recently beat Orlando Magic 117–104.
Head to head
These sides have met 49 times on our records since 2001: New York Knicks 19, Phoenix Suns 30.
Last time out (2025-26), Phoenix Suns won 106–99 at Madison Square Garden.
Biggest margin between these two: Phoenix Suns by 36 points in 2009-10 (132–96).
Players to watch
For New York Knicks, watch Jalen Brunson (25.6 points a game, 21 rebounds in 2026-27) and Karl-Anthony Towns (19.9 points a game, 109 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Phoenix Suns, watch Devin Booker (25.4 points a game, 20 rebounds in 2026-27) and Dillon Brooks (17.6 points a game, 27 rebounds in 2026-27).
At Madison Square Garden
New York Knicks have won 16 of their last 21 at Madison Square Garden.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, New York Knicks go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
