Jalen Brunson shined with 44 points, leading the Knicks to a 140-106 victory over the Bucks after a brief injury scare

But don’t worry! He was back just six minutes later, and the crowd erupted with “MVP” chants. Brunson didn’t miss a beat, scoring 44 points and leading the Knicks to a solid 140-106 win over the Bucks. This was his second 40-point game this season, and it felt great to see him back on the court.
Karl-Anthony Towns also had a great game, scoring 30 points. Cameron Payne added 18 off the bench. The Knicks finally broke out of their 3-point slump, coming close to their season high.
Before Brunson returned, the Knicks were struggling. They had lost four of their last five games, and without their star point guard, things felt shaky. Brunson is the heart of the team, even with Towns joining the squad.
In the first quarter, Brunson was on fire, scoring 23 of the Knicks’ 36 points. He was hitting shots from everywhere, mixing it up with 3-pointers and drives to the basket. When he took a break in the second quarter, Towns stepped up, scoring 18 points by halftime.
The Knicks built a solid lead, and a strong start to the third quarter helped them pull away. Brunson returned to finish strong, and this time, they held onto their lead against a tough Bucks team.
As the game wound down, Brunson checked out with over five minutes left, and the injury scare was just a memory. The “MVP” chants filled the Garden, and the Knicks looked like the team that had just enjoyed a nine-game winning streak. It was a good night for New York basketball!