In a series of high-scoring performances, Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks in multiple games against formidable opponents. In a close match-up, the Lakers were ahead of the Knicks at halftime with a score of 58-57, where Julius Randle contributed significantly with 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Brunson added 12 points. The Knicks then faced the Nets twice, initially leading 32-20 after the first quarter and ultimately winning 121-102, improving their season record to 16-11. Randle and Donte DiVincenzo were notable performers in the victory. However, the Knicks faced a setback against the Milwaukee Bucks, where despite Brunson's impressive 36 points, including a halftime buzzer-beater, and 7 assists, the Bucks triumphed with a final score of 130-111, marking the Knicks' fall to a 16-12 season record and the Bucks' seventh straight win. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 28 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists, and the Bucks shot 16-32 from deep and 53% from the field. The Knicks bounced back in a subsequent game against the Bucks, with Brunson scoring 38 points, leading to a 129-122 victory, improving the Knicks' season record to 17-12 and ending their nine-game skid to the Bucks. Brunson's performance came after a public comment by Becky Hammon regarding his size and ability to be a leading player.
JALEN BRUNSON ON CHRISTMAS DAY 🎄 🔥 38 PTS 🔥 6 AST 🔥 3 REB 🔥 54% FG Knicks shut down Bucks 129-122 https://t.co/hAWJWoofL0
JALEN BRUNSON ON CHRISTMAS DAY  🔥 38 PTS 🔥 6 AST 🔥 3 REB 🔥 54% FG Knicks shut down Bucks 129-122 https://t.co/ioVndQ5EbC
Jalen Brunson puts on a Christmas Day DISPLAY as the Knicks get the W at MSG! 🗽🎄 38 PTS / 15-28 FGM / 6 AST https://t.co/Doz3SM6c56
Jalen Brunson went OFF against the Bucks 🔥 The Knicks get the W in MSG 👏 https://t.co/1uwOVbdMzt
Jalen Brunson: 38 points, six assists and no turnovers. Can't play better. #Knicks snap nine-game skid to the Bucks. Fun Christmas day win.
Jalen Brunson on Christmas Day: 38 points 6 assists 4 rebounds 0 turnovers (!!!) 15/28 FGM DAWG. https://t.co/oIcd1mDkJv
The Knicks beat the Bucks
Jalen Brunson scored the most by a Knicks player on Christmas Day since Bernard King in 1984 🗽 https://t.co/ONFCGDQKb0
Final: Knicks 129, Bucks 122. Knicks improve to 17-12 on the season. • Brunson 38-4-6 • Randle 24 & 9 • Barrett 21 & 6 • Quickley 20 pts • Hart 10-9-4 • Hartenstein 11-8-4
Jalen Brunson makes the Knicks Christmas wish come true 🎄 https://t.co/LWrBLaBlve
JALEN BRUNSON ON CHRISTMAS: 38 POINTS 6 ASSISTS 3 REBOUNDS 53% FG https://t.co/1Uq67vZR8H
JALEN BRUNSON ON CHRISTMAS DAY: 38 POINTS 6 ASSISTS 54% FG Not bad for a small guy 🔥 https://t.co/PjiXRJO8rU
Through three quarters, the Knicks lead the Bucks 98-87. • Brunson 29-3-5 • Randle 20 & 7 • Barrett 20 & 6 • Hartenstein 9 & 7 • Antetokounmpo 26-9-4
GIANNIS, MY GOODNESS 😱 📺 Bucks-Knicks on ESPN https://t.co/yVlGVpp3Ft
In three games against #Knicks, Bucks were shooting 54.1 percent from 3 and making 19.7 per game. In first half, went 6-of-22. Knicks by 11 at the break.
20 first-half PTS for Jalen Brunson 🔥 https://t.co/Xwg3Qb6JTr
Brunson's come out ATTACKING and finishes the 1H with 20 PTS 🔥 Knicks lead 62-51 at the break. #NBAXmas on ESPN https://t.co/0GXvOTsGLD
Jalen Brunson leads the Knicks at halftime: 🔸 20 Points 🔸 8-15 FGs New York is ahead of Milwaukee 62-51 🔥 https://t.co/e2cRhWSKyY
Halftime. Knicks lead the Bucks 62-51. • Brunson 20 pts • Barrett 18 & 4 • Randle 12 & 6 • Lillard 12 pts, 4 asts Bucks shooting 6-22 from deep.
The stars are OUT at MSG on Christmas Day! 🤩 #NBACelebRow x #NBAXmas Bucks-Knicks on ESPN https://t.co/7gqSq8Rmvx
#Knicks made 16 of their first 27 shots. That'll play. Lead Bucks by nine after one. Combined 29 from Brunson and Barrett.
Through one quarter, the Knicks lead the Bucks 36-27. • Brunson 15 pts • Barrett 14 & 2 • Quickley 5 pts • Hart 2 rebs, 3 asts • Antetokounmpo 6-3-2
This has to be one of the best offensive quarters the Knicks have played this season. They lead the Bucks 36-27 after one thanks to 15 from Brunson and 14 from Barrett. https://t.co/ISMXs46UCa
🗽 The Jalen Brunson show #NBAXmas https://t.co/QjSFxjHA1U
Jalen Brunson showing out this Christmas afternoon I see!!!
Brunson finishes with the silky scoop! He's got 12 in the 1Q 🔥 📺 Bucks-Knicks | Live on ESPN https://t.co/4Crd0bq4rs
#NBAXmas action is LIVE NOW with Bucks-Knicks on ESPN ‼️ https://t.co/VGdpZ6OFYh
Warming up on Christmas Day with dad! 🥰 Brunson gets loose before Knicks-Bucks at 12pm/et on ESPN! #NBAXmas https://t.co/posMty9rWY
Giannis Antetokounmpo guides Bucks to 7th straight win over Knicks #GiannisAntetokounmpo #MilwaukeeBucks #NewYorkKnicks https://t.co/ZX8cRbIs5B
Knicks no match for Bucks in first of back-to-back at MSG Jalen Brunson did his part, pouring in 36 points, all in the first three quarters, but the Knicks couldn't slow down Milwaukee. https://t.co/4Zzvns1azX
Bucks cruise past Knicks for 7th straight win. 😤 https://t.co/6AKLZbKlaI https://t.co/GN5SOiVfRF
Bucks win 130-111, but Jalen Brunson BALLED OUT for the Knicks 🔥 ▪️ 36 PTS ▪️ 7 AST ▪️ 3-5 3PT https://t.co/YHSNhD3QyQ
Jalen Brunson in the Knicks' 130-111 loss to the Bucks: 🔸 36 points 🔸 7 assists 🔸 15-26 FG https://t.co/iuKG9HpDvB
Final: Bucks 130, Knicks 111. Knicks fall to 16-12 on the season. • Brunson 36 pts, 7 asts • Randle 26 & 7 • Hartenstein 12 & 13 • Giannis 28-7-7 • Portis 23 & 11 Bucks shoot 16-32 from deep and 53% from the field.
Final: Bucks 130, Knicks 111 Milwaukee cruises to a very comfortable win in the first of two straight games against New York here at Madison Square Garden. Giannis had 28-7-7 for Milwaukee, while Jalen Brunson had 36 for NYK. These teams will be back at MSG at noon Monday.
Brunson's got 36 PTS! Bucks lead 100-87 heading into the 4th. WATCH ALL GAMES FREE WITH TODAY NBA ID: 📲 https://t.co/DhbuPu2zo8 📺 Bucks-Knicks | Live on NBA TV https://t.co/iastLP4GBb
Through three quarters, the Bucks lead the Knicks 100-87. • Brunson 36 pts, 5 asts • Randle 20 & 6 • Hartenstein 6 & 10 • Giannis 21-6-5 Bucks are 13-25 from deep.
After 3: Bucks 100, Knicks 87 Milwaukee has cruised throughout this game, shooting better than 50 percent overall and hitting half its 3s (13-for-26) to take a 13-point lead going into the 4th. Jalen Brunson has 36 on 15-for-22 for NYK, but the rest of the Knicks are struggling
Bucks lead the Knicks 100-87 after three. Bucks have five guys with at least 14 points, while Brunson with 36 is about the only thing keeping this from being a runaway.
JALEN BRUNSON 😲 Fading to his right, off-balance to beat the halftime buzzer! 🚨 21 PTS in the 1H 📺 Bucks-Knicks | Live on NBA TV https://t.co/2A01cTp7H7
Halftime. Bucks lead the Knicks 62-54. • Brunson 21 pts, 3 asts • Randle 12 & 5 • Portis 13 & 9 • Beasley 13 & 4 Bucks are 8-17 from deep.
Halftime: Bucks 62, Knicks 54 New York was down 16 before closing the half with a 10-2 run to get it manageable by halftime. Jalen Brunson is up to 21 for New York and is once again having a day against the Bucks. Malik Beasley and Bobby Portis each have 13 for Milwaukee.
Jalen Brunson hits a fading, buzzer beating long corner 2 and now has 21 points in the first half. After Becky Hammon said he can’t be a 1A because he’s too small, Brunson’s continuing to make a case. https://t.co/HUs7geKPDe
Halftime: Bucks 62, Knicks 54 New York was down 16 before closing the half with a 10-2 run to get it manageable by halftime. Jalen Brunson is up to 21 for New York and is once again having a day against the Bucks. Malik Beasley and Bobby Portis each have 9 for Milwaukee.
After 1: Bucks 36, Knicks 27 Giannis Antetokounmpo picks up two first quarter fouls, but Milwaukee cruises to 36 points on 57 percent shooting – including 5-for-7 from 3 – to open up an early lead. Jalen Brunson has 9 points to lead New York, while Julius Randle went 2-for-7.
Through one quarter, the Bucks lead the Knicks 36-27. • Brunson 9 pts, 3 asts • DiVincenzo 6 pts • Randle 5 & 3 • Beasley 11 pts Bucks are 5-7 from 3.
Becky Hammon got Kendrick Perkins mad arguing Jalen Brunson is 'too small' to be a 1A player: https://t.co/VyivErmbSy
Bucks extend home dominance, edge Magic as Giannis Antetokounmpo shines #GiannisAntetokounmpo #MilwaukeeBucks #OrlandoMagic https://t.co/Jz5g1Y9g1x
Becky Hammon got Kendrick Perkins mad arguing Jalen Brunson is 'too small' to be a 1A player https://t.co/VyivErmbSy
Final: Knicks 121, Nets 102. Knicks improve to 16-11 on the season. • Randle 26-7-4 • DiVincenzo 23 & 8 • Brunson 16-7-8 • Quickley 19 pts, 4-6 3Ps • Hart 10-13-3
Through three quarters, the Knicks lead the Nets 90-77. • Randle 24-6-4 • DiVincenzo 23 & 8, 5-10 3Ps • Barrett 14 pts • Brunson 12-6-7 • Thomas 20 pts, 5 asts
Through one quarter, the Knicks lead the Nets 32-20. • Randle 10-2-2 • DiVincenzo 8 & 3 • Barrett 6 pts • Brunson 5 rebs, 3 asts
Halftime. Lakers lead the Knicks 58-57. • Randle 16-8-3 • Quickley 13 pts • Brunson 12 pts • Davis 13 & 10