Randle takes charge as Knicks topple Wizards

Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks pulls in a loose ball against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Capital One Arena on February 12, 2021 in Washington, DC. Patrick Smith/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Julius Randle scored 24 points and pulled down 18 rebounds to lead the New York Knicks to a 109-91 victory over the Washington Wizards.

The Knicks outscored the Wizards 58-42 in the paint and out-rebounded them 65-46 to notch a second straight win despite losing Mitchell Robinson to a broken right hand at halftime.

Julius Randle (#30) of the New York Knicks pulls in a loose ball against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Capital One Arena on February 12, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Robinson, who was injured in a collision with Wizards guard Garrison Mathews, scored 10 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in 20 minutes.

Russell Westbrook scored 23 points with nine rebounds and 10 assists for Washington, who were without league-leading scorer Bradley Beal who sat out to rest.