The New York Knicks experienced a week of fluctuating fortunes in their recent NBA games, securing a victory against the Golden State Warriors before succumbing to a defeat by the Denver Nuggets. Against the Warriors, Jalen Brunson and Miles McBride led the Knicks to a 119-112 win, with Brunson scoring 34 points and McBride adding a career-high 29 points, shooting 9-13 FGs and 6-9 3Ps in 46:30 mins. This victory marked the Knicks' fourth consecutive win, improving their record to 41-27 and positioning them fourth in the Eastern Conference. However, their winning streak was halted by the Nuggets, with a final score of 113-100, pushing the Knicks to fifth in the East with a 41-28 record. Notably, Nikola Jokic of the Nuggets delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 30 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists, with a perfect 10-10 on 2Ps.
Final: Nuggets 113, Knicks 100. Knicks fall to 41-28, fifth in the East, half a game behind the fourth-place Magic. • Brunson 26-2-9 • Hartenstein 20-8-3 • Burks 18 & 5 • Jokic 30-14-11 • Porter 31 & 8, 13-16 FGs (10-10 on 2Ps)
Nikola Jokic tonight: 30 Points 14 Rebounds 11 Assists 52% FG https://t.co/feLvIcVeIo
What a bucket from Jokic 😳 https://t.co/O4WGrovoaM
Stop what you are doing and watch this Nikola Jokic pass against the Knicks https://t.co/IR32JNaRB0
Halftime. Nuggets lead the Knicks 61-56. • Brunson 14 pts, 7 asts • Hartenstein 13-5-2 • Burks 9 pts • Jokic 16-9-10 • Murray 17 & 3
McBride gets start, boosts Knicks to victory over Golden State No need for 40 from Jalen Brunson since Deuce McBride scored a career-high 29 points and frustrated Steph Curry with his defense. https://t.co/gtOVTa3KpI
Jalen Brunson scored 34 points and Miles McBride added a career-high 29 to lead the New York Knicks to their fourth straight win, 119-112 over the Golden State Warriors. https://t.co/AQ7xJjvF5n
Knicks defeat the Warriors, 119-112. Big time effort from Brunson, Hart, McBride and co.! Brunson led the way with 34 points. Hart with a 10 point-11 rebound-11 assist triple double. Deuce McBride was a beast on both ends of the court and a career-best 29 points.
Final: Knicks 119, Warriors 112. Knicks improve to 41-27, fourth in the East. • Brunson 34-4-7 • McBRide 29 pts, 9-13 FGs, 6-9 3Ps, 46:30 mins • DiVincenzo 18 & 4 • Hart 10-11-11 • Hartenstein 13-10-4 Knicks have won four games in a row.
Through three quarters, the Knicks lead the Warriors 99-88. • Brunson 29 pts, 4 asts • McBride 23 pts, 5-7 3Ps, 36 mins • DiVincenzo 18 & 4 • Hart 6-10-10, 36 mins • Curry 22-4-4
Curry finishes the half with 15 points -- a three and a three-point play coming on transition. But still a tremendous job by McBride, who played all 24 minutes and had 19 points. 62-56 Knicks at the break.
Halftime. Knicks lead the Warriors 62-56. • McBride 19 pts, 5-7 3Ps, 24 mins • Brunson 14 pts, 4 asts • Hartenstein 8 & 5 • Curry 15 pts, 3 asts
5:23 left in the half - Curry for 3, his first field goal of the night. McBride has 18 points right now.
McBride gets the start without OG -- taking the assignment of chasing Curry around the court.
Through three quarters, the Knicks lead the Kings 75-74. • Brunson 33 & 4, 14-21 FGs, 4-6 3Ps • DiVincenzo 15 pts • Hart 9 & 10 • Sabonis 21 & 10