With the win, the Knicks (32-16) have won five in a row and secured their second sweep of the Nuggets in the last three seasons. Though the Knicks did not reach their massive tally of 143 that appeared in their column in each of the last two games, the 408 points that have combined to earn are the most they've had in any trio in franchise history.
Jalen Brunson had 30 points and 15 assists, OG Anunoby scored 23 points and the New York Knicks beat the Denver Nuggets 122-112 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory.
Jalen Brunson scored 30 points and added 15 assists as the Knicks outlasted the Denver Nuggets for a 122-112 victory Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden.
For a team that has struggled internally on defense for the better part of most of the year, the Knicks' strong performance shows that the team is improving when it matters most. The victory is New York's fifth straight and sixth victory in their last seven tries.
Jalen Brunson gets double-double of 30 points and 15 assists as Knicks win their third straight against a Western Conference playoff team.
Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart spoke about the Knicks 122-112 win over the Denver Nuggets, their fifth straight victory. Brunson scored 30 points, while Hart had 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
With another historic performance, Brunson is now tied with Richie Guerin for the most 30-point, 10-assist games in Knicks history. Additionally, he is also on track to become the only player in NBA history to average 25+ points, 7+ assists, and fewer than 2.5 turnovers in a single season — a testament to his efficiency and leadership.
After they made him look average, the best basketball player on the planet declared the Knicks a legit title contender.
Ahead of this game, the Nuggets made a rotation change by reinserting Aaron Gordon into the starting lineup. Rather than Russell Westbrook returning to the bench though, it was Christian Braun who went to the second unit, coming off the bench for the first time this season.
The New York Knicks are establishing themselves as true title contenders, as they secured another win over a formidable Western Conference by defeating the
Jalen Brunson had 30 points and 15 assists, OG Anunoby scored 23 points and the New York Knicks beat the Denver Nuggets 122-112 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory.