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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jan 25, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives against Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (9) in the third quarter at Madison Square Garden.
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Golden State Warriors beat the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder. Jalen Brunson had 30 points and 15 assists, OG Anunoby scored 23 points and the New York Knicks beat the Denver Nuggets 122-112 for th
Jalen Brunson gets double-double of 30 points and 15 assists as Knicks win their third straight against a Western Conference playoff team.
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.