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Recap: Wizards beat Knicks in 1st preseason game, 111-109

The Washington Wizards secured their opening preseason victory on Thursday, defeating the New York Knicks 111-109 at Madison Square Garden. The win places Washington at 1-0 on the season, with Anthony Davis leading the scoring effort with 16 points, followed by Trae Young's 15 and AJ Dybantsa's 11.

Despite trailing by as many as 10 points in the third quarter, the Wizards rallied in the final period, aided by a go-ahead basket from Will Riley. For the Knicks, Jalen Brunson and Landry Shamet shared the team lead with 13 points each. Washington will next face the Detroit Pistons on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET.

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