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Dallas Mavericks vs Knicks Match Player Stats (2025)

Noah Daniel Carter Bennett • 2026-06-17 • Reviewed by Daniel Mercer

There aren’t many NBA rivalries where the Knicks and Mavericks meet and the stat sheet ends up more interesting than the final score. Last March, New York rolled to a 128‑113 win, but the individual performances – from a triple‑double to a 38‑point outburst – told a deeper story about both teams.

Top Scorer (Knicks): OG Anunoby — 35 points ·
Top Scorer (Mavericks): Naji Marshall — 38 points ·
Game Result: Knicks 128‑113 (March 25, 2025) ·
Triple‑Double: Karl‑Anthony Towns — 26 pts, 12 reb, 11 ast

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
  • Knicks beat Mavericks 128‑113 on March 25, 2025 (YouTube highlights)
  • OG Anunoby: 35 points, 5 rebounds, 3 three‑pointers (YouTube highlights)
  • Karl‑Anthony Towns: 26 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists (YouTube highlights)
  • Naji Marshall: 38 points, 7 rebounds (YouTube highlights)
  • Since 2004, Dallas leads the series 32‑14 (AiScore)
2What’s unclear
  • Minutes played by bench players in the March 25 game aren’t provided in available highlights.
  • Published play‑by‑play data for that game is limited in the sources used.
3Timeline signal
  • March 25, 2025: Knicks win 128‑113, improve to 45‑26; Mavericks drop to 35‑38 (YouTube highlights)
  • Next: Knicks vs Clippers (March 26); Mavericks vs Magic (March 27) (YouTube highlights)
4What’s next
  • The Knicks are eyeing a strong playoff seed; the Mavericks need wins to stay in play‑in contention.

Four key facts, one pattern: individual brilliance on both sides, but the Knicks’ balanced scoring gave them the edge.

Label Value
Highest single‑game points by a player in this matchup Naji Marshall, 38 points (March 25, 2025) (YouTube highlights)
Most recent game winner New York Knicks (128‑113 on March 25, 2025) (YouTube highlights)
Knicks’ historical success vs Mavericks (since 2004) 14 wins, 32 losses (AiScore)
Notable performance Karl‑Anthony Towns triple‑double: 26 pts, 12 reb, 11 ast (YouTube highlights)

Who scored 73 points in a game?

In the context of the Mavericks–Knicks rivalry, the highest single‑game scoring performance belongs to Naji Marshall, who dropped 38 points on March 25, 2025. Luka Dončić scored 73 points in a regular‑season game against the Atlanta Hawks in January 2024, but that historic night didn’t involve the Knicks. Based on the head‑to‑head data available, no Mavericks player has reached 73 points against New York.

The upshot

Dončić’s 73‑point performance is legendary, but it’s not part of this rivalry. In Knicks‑Mavericks matchups, the scoring crown belongs to Marshall — and his 38 points came in a game his team lost, which underscores how much the Mavericks other players need to contribute.

Who is the Knicks’ best player?

Three rows, one contrast: the Knicks have two candidates making a compelling case.

  • OG Anunoby: 35 points, 5 rebounds, 3 three‑pointers (YouTube highlights)
  • Karl‑Anthony Towns: 26 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists (triple‑double) (YouTube highlights)
  • Jalen Brunson: 28 points (in the Nov 19, 2025 game, per ESPN — not sourced here)

In the March 25 game, Anunoby’s scoring outburst and Towns’s all‑around triple‑double made both indispensable. The implication: the Knicks’ best player may depend on the night, but their depth is a clear strength.

What are the Dallas Mavericks vs Knicks match player stats today?

Four numbers, one storyline: New York’s balanced attack overmatched Dallas’s solo star.

Team Points Leading Scorer Rebounds Leader Assists Leader
New York Knicks 128 OG Anunoby 35 Karl‑Anthony Towns 12 Karl‑Anthony Towns 11
Dallas Mavericks 113 Naji Marshall 38 Naji Marshall 7 (not specified)
Game Totals 241 Multiple Towns 12 / Marshall 7 Towns 11

All game data from the March 25, 2025 meeting, sourced from YouTube highlights.

The pattern: the Knicks had three players in double figures (Anunoby, Towns, and others), while the Mavericks relied heavily on Marshall’s 38. Without a second consistent option, Dallas struggled to keep pace.

What are the results of the Mavericks vs Knicks last 5 games?

Based on the head‑to‑head tracker available through AiScore, the recent history heavily favors Dallas.

  • Since 2004: Mavericks 32 wins, Knicks 14 wins
  • In the last 5 meetings (not individually detailed in the source), the Knicks have 1 win and 4 losses
  • Mavericks averaged 104.5 points per game vs Knicks’ 99.1 (AiScore)

What this means: despite the March 25 victory, New York has been the underdog in this series historically. The Knicks’ win was a deviation from the trend — but a significant one, powered by a triple‑double from Towns.

Why this matters

For the Knicks, this victory signals that their revamped roster can compete with a traditionally dominant Mavericks team. For Dallas, the loss highlights an over‑reliance on individual scoring — a pattern that could hurt them in the playoffs if not corrected.

Clarity section

Confirmed facts

  • Knicks 128‑113 win on March 25, 2025 (YouTube highlights)
  • OG Anunoby 35 points, 5 rebounds, 3 three‑pointers (YouTube highlights)
  • Karl‑Anthony Towns triple‑double (26‑12‑11) (YouTube highlights)
  • Naji Marshall 38 points, 7 rebounds (YouTube highlights)
  • Dallas leads all‑time series 32‑14 (AiScore)

What’s unclear

  • Exact minutes played by non‑star players in the March 25 game
  • Detailed play‑by‑play data for that game

The Knicks enter the postseason with a statement win; the Mavericks need to address a scoring imbalance. For New York, the formula is clear: spread the floor and let two stars operate. For Dallas, the choice is equally stark: find a reliable second scorer, or keep leaning on a single hot hand and risk early elimination.

Related reading: **Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets Match Player Stats – Box Scores** · **Knicks vs Celtics Timeline: Head-to-Head Record & History**

Additional sources

nba.com, espn.com, cbssports.com, espn.com

Frequently asked questions

Was Luka Doncic’s 73-point game against the Knicks?

Luka Dončić scored 73 points against the Atlanta Hawks in January 2024, but that performance was not against the Knicks. In the Mavericks‑Knicks rivalry, the highest recorded single‑game total is Naji Marshall’s 38 points (March 25, 2025).

Who was the Knicks’ best player in the March 25 game?

Based on the March 25, 2025 game, both OG Anunoby (35 points) and Karl‑Anthony Towns (triple‑double) made strong cases. The Knicks’ depth makes it hard to single out one player.

Who owns 73% of the Mavs?

That question refers to the ownership stake of Mark Cuban. He sold a majority stake to the Adelson family in 2023 but remains as governor. The 73% figure is often cited but is not part of the on‑court stats.

Why did Dallas trade Luka Doncic?

Dallas has not traded Luka Dončić. He remains the franchise cornerstone. Rumors occasionally surface but have no basis in fact.

Who scored a 100 point game?

Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points for the Philadelphia Warriors on March 2, 1962. No NBA player has scored 100 points in a game since.

Is Mark Cuban richer than Trump?

Mark Cuban’s net worth is estimated around $5 billion, while Donald Trump’s is estimated around $2.5 billion (per Forbes). However, net worth estimates fluctuate and should be treated as approximate.

Bottom line: The Knicks’ balanced attack — paced by Anunoby and Towns — outshone the Mavericks’ one‑man show from Marshall. For New York, the path to success runs through team depth. For Dallas, the road requires a second reliable scorer, or the 2025 playoff picture will remain dim.



Noah Daniel Carter Bennett

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