Knicks set franchise record in thrashing of Nets

The New York Knicks ended their four-game losing streak in emphatic fashion with a record-breaking 120-66 win over local rivals the Brooklyn Nets.

The 54-point margin of victory is the biggest since the Knicks were founded in 1946 and eclipses 48-point winning margins achieved in 1968, 1972 and 1994.

"Seeing us play the way we're capable of playing, to put it together for 48 minutes was a lot of fun," said Knicks coach Mike Brown.

The victory at Madison Square Garden followed a poor run that culminated in a 114-97 defeat by Dallas on Monday.

But the Knicks snapped out of that form against the Nets, roaring into a 38-20 lead in the first quarter and extending that to 59 points at one stage in the match.

Jalen Brunson, who scored 20 points, said the win was a huge boost as the Knicks approach the midpoint of the season in third place in the Eastern Conference, behind the Detroit Pistons and Boston Celtics.

"We just had to refocus and get back to who we are," Brunson said.

"This is a good step for us, but we've got to continue to press the issue of getting better every single day."

Giannis Antetokounmpo was the Milwaukee Bucks' leading scorer with 19 points, but could not prevent his side from losing 122-102 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The two-time NBA MVP also chipped in with 14 rebounds and seven assists at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.

A fourth loss in five games leaves the Bucks 11th in the Eastern Conference and Antetokounmpo directed his frustration at his team-mates.

"We're not playing hard, we're not doing the right thing, we're not playing to win, we're not playing together," Antetokounmpo said.

"Our chemistry is not there, guys are being selfish, rather try to look for their own shots than look for the right shot for the team. Guys are trying to do it on their own."