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.
During the game, Russell Westbrook had a big block on Jalen Brunson that got a lot of views on social media. Via ESPN: "Russell Westbrook swats Jalen Brunson 🚫 🍿 ESPN" Westbrook finished the game with 14 points,
Jalen Brunson posted his second double-double in three games on Wednesday night for the host New York Knicks, who continued their surge with a 122-112 win over the Denver Nuggets.
The New York Knicks built leads throughout the night but never fully pulled away from the Denver Nuggets. However, Jalen Brunson capitalized on every open look and delivered key hustle plays, helping the Knicks grind out a 122-112 victory Wednesday at Madison Square Garden.
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.
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.
Nikola Jokic went for just 17 points, six rebounds and six assists, low marks for him as Denver fell short at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
The New York Knicks are establishing themselves as true title contenders, as they secured another win over a formidable Western Conference by defeating the