The New York Knicks secured a 124-118 victory over the Houston Rockets at Madison Square Garden. Jalen Brunson led the charge to rally from an 11-point deficit entering the fourth quarter. The Knicks exploded for 46 points in the final period, outscoring the Rockets by 17 to complete the comeback.
The victory helped New York bounce back from their recent loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, improving their record to 33-17 and moving them into the third spot in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Rockets dropped to 32-17, maintaining third place in the Western Conference despite the tough loss.
Jalen Brunson’s Dominant Play Seals Win For The New York Knicks
Jalen Brunson put on a show and finished with 42 points, 10 assists, six rebounds, and two steals while shooting 14-of-27 from the field. His performance placed him in elite company, as he joined Bernard King as the only Knicks player to record such numbers in a single game. It also marked Brunson’s first 40-point, 10-assist game.
JALEN BRUNSON TONIGHT:
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42 POINTS
6 REBOUNDS
10 ASSISTS
52% FG
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Brunson scored 17 points in the fourth quarter to lead his team to victory. Additionally, he surpassed Carmelo Anthony for the most 40-point games as a Knick.
Beyond Brunson’s heroics, the Knicks received strong contributions from several players. Mikal Bridges added 22 points, four assists, and three rebounds in 39 minutes. Karl-Anthony Towns posted 22 points, nine rebounds, and four assists. Josh Hart contributed 19 points, eight rebounds, and five assists.
Despite the loss, Amen Thompson put together an outstanding performance. He recorded his third triple-double with 25 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists, two steals, and one block. Jalen Green scored 21 points, grabbed six rebounds, and dished out four assists. Cam Whitmore provided a spark off the bench with 18 points and four rebounds. Aaron Holiday made the most of his 17 minutes, adding 15 points, while Tari Eason contributed 12 points and six rebounds.
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The Knicks will take on the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, while the Rockets will face the Brooklyn Nets on the same day.
