The New York Knicks won a close game against the New Orleans Pelicans 130-125 on December 29, 2025, but the victory came with scary moments. Two Knicks players suffered bleeding injuries during the match, leaving fans worried about their health.

The New York Knicks got a narrow 130-125 win vs. the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on Monday as Jalen Brunson shone again for the team.

Zion Williamson returned to the starting lineup, but the New Orleans Pelicans still lost their fourth consecutive game. Williamson, who had come off the bench in the previous seven games, scored 32 points, but it wasn’t enough as New Orleans (8-26) lost to the New York Knicks 130-125 on Monday night in the Smoothie King Center

James Borrego and Zion Williamson both agreed on when the two-time NBA All-Star would jump back into the Pelicans' starting five.

The New York Knicks won a hard-fought road game in New Orleans last night, outlasting Saddiq Bey’s 23-point first quarter barrage and the New Orleans Pelicans 1

The Pelicans average 10.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 4.0 fewer makes per game than the Knicks allow (14.6). The Knicks are shooting 47.7% from the field, 1.1% lower than the 48.8% the Pelicans' opponents have shot this season.

Miles McBride has officially been cleared to return after missing the last nine games with an ankle injury. McBride has been making steady progress over the past few games. He was upgraded to questionable prior to Saturday's win over the Hawks,

They will now be taking on the New Orleans Pelicans in the second game of that road trip, and their lineup could feature some changes. As shared by Tommy Beer on X, Miles McBride is getting close to a return.