Jalen Brunson scored 55 points, including nine crucial points in overtime, to lead the New York Knicks to a thrilling 136-132 win over the Washington Wizards. This performance extended the Knicks’ winning streak to seven games, with 17 wins in their last 21 contests, including 11 of their 13 games in December.
Karl-Anthony Towns added a solid 30 points and 14 rebounds, playing a vital role in the Knicks’ latest victory. The Wizards, missing their leading scorer Jordan Poole due to injury, were led by Justin Champagnie, who recorded 31 points and 10 rebounds for his second career double-double.
Knicks Extend Winning Streak
With this victory, the Knicks have firmly established themselves as one of the top teams in the NBA, especially in December, where they’ve been nearly unbeatable. Brunson’s 55-point performance is the highlight of a season where New York continues to build momentum.
NBA Roundup: Other Key Results
Among other Saturday night NBA matchups, the Los Angeles Lakers triumphed over the Sacramento Kings 132-122, despite missing LeBron James due to illness. Anthony Davis scored 36 points with 15 rebounds, and Austin Reaves added 26 points and 16 assists. Sacramento, with interim coach Doug Christie, fell to their sixth consecutive defeat.
Elsewhere, the Oklahoma City Thunder maintained their dominant form with a 106-94 win over the Charlotte Hornets, marking their 10th consecutive victory. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge with 22 points.
The Golden State Warriors snapped their three-game losing streak, edging out the Phoenix Suns 109-105, with Jonathan Kuminga leading the team with 34 points. Stephen Curry contributed 22 points.
The Denver Nuggets held off a fourth-quarter rally from the Detroit Pistons, winning 134-121. Nikola Jokic was the standout performer with 37 points.
Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey each scored 32 points, helping the Philadelphia 76ers secure a narrow 114-111 win over the Utah Jazz. The Portland Trail Blazers also triumphed at home, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 126-122, with Luka Doncic sidelined by a calf strain.
In another tight contest, Jalen Johnson contributed 28 points and 13 rebounds to help the Atlanta Hawks earn a 120-110 victory over the Miami Heat. The Chicago Bulls ended their three-game losing streak with a 116-111 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, with Josh Giddey making a remarkable triple-double return.
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