The New York Knicks owe their ongoing win streak to Jalen Brunson. On Wednesday night, Brunson led the team to a victory over the Denver Nuggets in a matchup that could hint at a future NBA Finals showdown.
Brunson scored 42 points, with New York clinching a 134-127 win in double overtime. He scored 10 points in the second overtime to help secure the win.
Shooting 51.9% from the field, Brunson hit 14 of 27 shots and made 5 of 12 three-pointers.
Jalen Brunson’s Best Performance This Season
Brunson also contributed eight rebounds and nine assists, indicating this might be his strongest game of the season. His 42 points marked his third game scoring over 40 points this season, with a season-high of 47 points against Miami on December 21.