Jalen Brunson scores 38 as Knicks beat Bulls from 19 points down
Jalen Brunson dropped 38 points and led the Knicks to a 133-127 comeback win over the Bulls on the road.
The Knicks erased a 19-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Bulls 133-127 on the back of Jalen Brunson's 38-point performance. Brunson had struggled in the four games prior, hitting just four three-pointers on 20 attempts, but bounced back with six makes on 10 attempts.
Brunson scored 14 points in the fourth quarter, including a crucial crossover three that had the crowd stunned. With Mikal Bridges benched for ineffectiveness, the Knicks' guard rotation took over.
Jordan Clarkson added 12 of his 18 points in the final quarter, shooting 7-for-11, while Landry Shamet finished with 14 and Tyler Kolek had nine points and nine assists. The Knicks overcame just a late scare when Karl-Anthony Towns' missed layup went uncalled with 25 seconds left, but Norman Powell's potential tying three-pointer fell short.
- 38
- Brunson's points
- 19 points in third quarter
- Deficit overcome
- 133-127
- Final score
- 4 on 20 attempts in four games
- Three-pointers prior
Why it mattersThe comeback win gives the Knicks their second straight victory and shows their ability to recover from poor starts when key players find their rhythm.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, but the Knicks' improved form could affect NBA betting and fantasy leagues that Australians follow closely.
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