The Knicks defeated the Rockets, 122-97. Julius Randle led all scorers with 31 points, seven rebounds and six assists in 30 minutes of play for the Knicks, while Derrick Rose added 24 points (8-11 FG, 4-5 3pt FG), six rebounds and four assists in the victory. Kevin Porter Jr. tallied 14 points, six rebounds and six assists for the Rockets in the losing effort. The Knicks improve to 36-28 on the season, while the Rockets fall to 16-49.