Jalen Brunson returned from injury to lead the Knicks with 44 points, securing a decisive win over the Bucks and boosting team morale.
New York: Jalen Brunson was a sight for sore eyes. After a scary moment with his shoulder, he came back to the court and lit it up. The crowd at Madison Square Garden went wild when he jogged back out. You could feel the energy shift.
Brunson didn’t waste any time. He dropped 23 points in the first quarter alone. By the end of the game, he had racked up 44 points, shooting 16-of-26. The Knicks crushed the Bucks 140-106, and it felt good to see them bounce back after a rough patch.
Before this game, the Knicks had lost four out of five, including a tough loss to the Thunder. They really needed this win to regain some confidence. The Bucks were also struggling, so it was a perfect chance for New York to show what they could do.
Brunson’s performance was impressive, but he wasn’t alone. Cameron Payne came off the bench and scored 18 points in just 14 minutes. Karl-Anthony Towns also had a great game with 30 points and 18 rebounds. The team really came together.
Defensively, they did a solid job on Giannis Antetokounmpo, holding him to 24 points. The Bucks couldn’t find their rhythm from three-point range, which helped the Knicks pull away. It was a complete team effort.
With a tough schedule ahead, this win was crucial. The Knicks have a lot of challenging games coming up, but they showed they can compete. Brunson is the heart of this team, and if he keeps playing like this, they’ll be in good shape.
