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Brunson's fourth-quarter magic seals Knicks' 108-106 comeback over Rockets
sports7 days ago

Brunson's fourth-quarter magic seals Knicks' 108-106 comeback over Rockets

Brunson, who had been quiet most of the night, poured in 8 points in the fourth, drew key charges, and hit the go-ahead 15-foot jumper with 21.2 seconds left as the Knicks erased an 18-point deficit to beat Houston 108-106—their largest comeback of the season. Towns added 25, Anunoby iced it with late free throws, and New York's defense tightened in the final period, forcing nine fourth-quarter Rockets turnovers.

Brunson, Towns Lead Knicks to Shooting Stars Championship
sports14 days ago

Brunson, Towns Lead Knicks to Shooting Stars Championship

Jalen Brunson, joined by Karl-Anthony Towns and Allan Houston with Rick Brunson as celebrity passer, powered Team Knicks to the Kia Shooting Stars Challenge title at All-Star Weekend, defeating Team Cameron 47-38 in the final after a 31-point first-round showing; clutch baskets from Brunson and Houston sealed the win. The weekend also saw Damian Lillard win the 3-point contest and Keshad Johnson win the slam dunk contest.

Knicks Flaunt Depth and Defensive Shine in MSG Win Over Lakers
sports26 days ago

Knicks Flaunt Depth and Defensive Shine in MSG Win Over Lakers

The Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers at Madison Square Garden, riding improved defense, balanced ball movement, and contributions from a deep roster to reinforce their status as one of the league’s hottest teams. The game featured emphasis on defensive communication and getting easy scores in transition, with Jalen Brunson’s leadership on both ends and Karl-Anthony Towns’ rebounding highlighted, along with notes on rest and practice time fueling the Knicks’ ongoing improvement and the broader context of LeBron James’s longevity.