New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets Final Score & Over/Under Result — Mar 31, 2026

Houston dominated New York 111-94, a 17-point margin that reflected how thoroughly the Rockets controlled the game's pace and rhythm. The combined 205 fell well short of the 218.5 market total, landing 13.5 points under, and DAGGER's pregame lean to the over did not cash.

The first quarter set the tone—a brisk 58 combined points established early offensive intent, with Houston jumping out to 37 while the Knicks managed just 21. That gap never closed. Kevin Durant led the Rockets with 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Reed Sheppard added 20 points and Tari Eason chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds. For New York, Karl-Anthony Towns paced the offense with 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists, but lacked sufficient support; Jalen Brunson distributed 8 assists while scoring only 12 points, and Josh Hart contributed 13 points and 5 rebounds off the bench.

The second quarter tightened slightly—55 combined points versus the first quarter's 58—but Houston extended its lead with a 26-29 split favoring the Knicks. From there, the game withered. The third quarter yielded 51 combined points, and a deflated fourth quarter managed just 41, as Houston's cushion rendered the final frame largely academic. Houston's recent form (113.3 scored, 112.8 allowed per game) proved decisive against a Knicks squad averaging 116.1 points but allowing 109.8. A rematch of their earlier 214-point total (Houston 106, New York 108) this season played out far more conservatively.