The New York Knicks faced the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Miami Heat in back-to-back games. In the game against the Timberwolves, the Knicks lost 100-117, with Jalen Brunson scoring 25 points. The Knicks then staged a remarkable comeback against the Heat, winning 100-98, with Brunson scoring 24 points. The Suns defeated the Knicks 116-113, with Jalen Brunson scoring 35 points and Devin Booker contributing 28 points and 11 assists for the Suns.
Devin Booker averaging nearly 30 points, 9 assists, 5 boards, hit a game-winner tonight. Suns have won seven straight and Book is crushing. Shooting the coveted 50/40/90+ — 51.3% FG, 45.2% 3PT, 92.3% FT.
Devin Booker hits 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds left, Suns beat Knicks 116-113 for 7th straight win (from @AP) https://t.co/cbJkX5mA8L
Devin Booker made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds remaining and finished with 28 points and 11 assists to lead the Suns to their seventh straight victory, 116-113 over the #Knicks on Sunday. https://t.co/gLPLWZRzl4
Devin Booker tonight: 28 points 11 assists 5 rebounds https://t.co/zaNO1nvdlP
Final: Suns 116, Knicks 113. Knicks fall to 9-7 on the season. • Brunson 35-6-8 • Randle 28 & 5 • Quickley 18 pts • Booker 28-5-11 • Gordon 25 pts Devin Booker with the GW 3-pointer. Jalen Brunson 3-pointer rolls out at the buzzer.
Final: Suns 116, Knicks 113. Devin Booker's dagger 3-pointer in front of New York's bench gives the Suns their seventh straight win – and Phoenix does it without Kevin Durant. Jalen Brunson had 35 points for the Knicks, but Phoenix going 16-for-38 from 3-point range won the day
Through three quarters, the Suns lead the Knicks 95-92. • Brunson 30-6-7 • Randle 24 & 3 • Quickley 11 pts • Gordon 23 pts • Booker 19 pts, 10 asts Randle with 17 points in the third quarter.
Suns were up by 13 midway through the third quarter but it's a 16-5 run by the Knicks now to cut it to two. Jalen Brunson has 30 points.
Halftime. Suns lead the Knicks 64-56. • Brunson 20-3-6 • Quickley 8 pts • Gordon 17 pts • Bates-Diop 9 & 5 • Booker 8 pts, 7 asts Suns have 13 offensive rebounds. They've rebounded nearly half of their own misses.
Suns 64, Knicks 56 at halftime. Durant out, Booker just 2 for 8 and Phoenix never trailed in the first half. Brunson has 20 for the Knicks.
Through one quarter, the Suns lead the Knicks 34-22. • Brunson 12-2-3 • Barrett 4 pts • Gordon 12 pts • Nurkic 4 & 7 (4 off.) Suns had 8 offensive rebounds in the first quarter. Knicks took only three 3s.
Suns, without Kevin Durant, off to a 7-0 lead over the Knicks. Phoenix has won six in a row, including the last one without Durant.
Devin Booker is using the threat of his scoring to become an elite playmaker for Suns By: @bradbotkincbs https://t.co/ZEaCLyrvv9
🚨 New Words🚨 Knicks Beat the Heat Via Incredible Comeback This Knicks team, man. They hang on. And they fight and scratch and claw and don't quit. And, pretty damn often, they win. https://t.co/mwSIFI943K
Devin Booker drops season-high 40 points in Suns’ win over Grizzlies #DevinBooker #MemphisGrizzlies #PhoenixSuns https://t.co/I3TJpNp2ve
In today's Suns win over the Grizzlies, Devin Booker scored 40 points on 15 of 21 shooting.
The Knicks trailed by 21 points. They came back in the 4Q to win a must-win game and keep their East Group B hopes alive. Watch the final minutes of a wild comeback ⬇️📹 https://t.co/ji5SwqyOZp
🏀 The NY Knicks make stunning 21-point comeback to beat Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat at the Garden, 100-98 — on Black Friday This keeps them in contention in the NBA’s new In-Season Tournament. Story coming ⬇️ @Krisplashed
Knicks come from 21 down to beat Heat 100-98 https://t.co/iNolhbxVjs
Knicks destined to win the nba cup after tonight’s comeback!
KNICKS HOLD ON IN THE MUST-WIN ‼️ After coming back from down 21 points the Knicks held on to keep their East Group B hopes alive 👀 What a game. https://t.co/i4bvXjw0p4
The Knicks beat the Heat 100-98 to avoid elimination in the In-Season Tournament 🔥 https://t.co/qbHOAvqEBX
The Knicks beat the Heat 100-98 to avoid elimination in the in-season tournament 🔥 https://t.co/Qc31PrghuR
Final: Knicks 100, Heat 98. Knicks improve to 9-6 on the season. • Brunson 24-3-3 • Quickley 20 & 4 • Barrett 18 & 7 • Hart 10-8-4 • Adebayo 21 & 12 Knicks trailed by as many as 21 in the second half, won the fourth quarter 29-11.
Heck of a Knicks comeback. Wow.
Final: Knicks 100, Heat 98 Jimmy Butler's 3-pointer for the win at the buzzer rims out, and the Knicks outscore the Heat 29-11 in the fourth quarter for a stunning come-from-behind victory – one that keeps them alive in the in-season tournament, too. What a wild game.
What a Knicks win!!!!!! 🔵🟠👏👏👏 https://t.co/FnALcRYfWB
A Jimmy Butler 3-pointer wiggles out at the buzzer, and the Knicks, who trailed by 21 in the second half, improbably beat the Heat 100-98. New York outscored Miami 29-11 in the fourth quarter.
The Knicks just completed a 21-point comeback against the Heat 🔥 Insane. https://t.co/am3xaU6KgB
KNICKS. wow, what a game
The Knicks are on an 11-0 run in Q4 👀 🏆 Knicks must win to keep East Group B hopes alive 🏀 NBA In-Season Tournament on ESPN https://t.co/AXpwUCYljt
Through three quarters, the Heat lead the Knicks 87-71. • Brunson 16-2-2 • Randle 13-5-7, 6 TOs • Barrett 10 pts • Quickley 12-3-2 • Butler 21-2-3 • Adebayo 17 & 2 Heat won the third quarter 37-20.
After 3: Heat 87, Knicks 71 Difference in this game, beyond the 19-0 run Miami had to start the third, is the 25-11 differential in points off turnovers in Miami's favor. Jimmy Butler has 21 to lead the Heat, while Jalen Brunson has 16 to lead the Knicks.
Halftime. Knicks lead the Heat 51-50. • Randle 11-4-5, 6 TOs • Brunson 12 pts • Barrett 6 & 2 • Adebayo 13 & 7 • Butler 11-2-3
Kings lead the Timberwolves 38-31 after 1Q. They let off the gas a bit at the end of the period. 3-pointers are falling. Barnes leads with 10 points. Sabonis has 9 points.
Through one quarter, the Heat lead the Knicks 28-25. • Randle 9 pts, 4 asts • Brunson 5 pts • Quickley 4 pts • Adebayo 9 & 2
Devin Booker in November: ◽️ 31 PTS, 9 REB, 13 AST ◽️ 31 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST ◽️ 24 PTS, 4 REB, 15 AST ◽️ 26 PTS, 5 REB, 8 AST ◽️ 28 PTS, 3 REB, 6 AST ◽️ 25 PTS, 8 REB, 10 AST ◽️ 40 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST The Suns have gone 6-1 in that stretch. https://t.co/ADm2DmgICt
Devin Booker in November: ◽️ 31 PTS, 9 REB, 13 ASt ◽️ 31 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST ◽️ 24 PTS, 4 REB, 15 AST ◽️ 26 PTS, 5 REB, 8 AST ◽️ 28 PTS, 3 REB, 6 AST ◽️ 25 PTS, 8 REB, 10 AST ◽️ 40 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST The Suns have gone 6-1 in that stretch. https://t.co/qlNXoNBUde
Booker with season-highs of 40 PTS (71% FG, 75% 3PT) and 4 STL in the Suns 6th straight win! https://t.co/Q8JugJARic
Devin Booker dropped a season-high 40 PTS tonight as the Suns improved their In-Season Tournament Wildcard chances with a W in Memphis 🔥 https://t.co/88oQxUlpkw
Devin Booker is up to 35 points tonight. 😎 (🎥: @NBATV) https://t.co/2q7fiUEsza
Devin Booker has a season-high 35 PTS ☀️ Every point counts for the Suns in the closing minutes as they look to improve their Wildcard chances with a W 👀 🏀 NBA In-Season Tournament on NBA TV 📲 https://t.co/sYmwmHA4mC https://t.co/TQoyxxTj7C
Heat-Knicks. Who ya got? https://t.co/L5akGNUAqr
Devin Booker tonight: 25 points 10 assists 8 rebounds https://t.co/2Za6nleMJR
Final: Timberwolves 117, Knicks 100. Knicks fall to 8-6 on the season. • Brunson 25-4-6 • Randle 21 & 14 • Quickley 15 pts • Robinson 10 & 11 (7 off) • Edwards 23-10-5 Knicks shot 35% from the field and 24% from deep.
Through three quarters, the Timberwolves lead the Knicks 93-75. • Brunson 17 pts, 6 asts • Randle 15 & 11 • Barrett 14 & 6 • Robinson 8 & 10 (7 off.) • Edwards 15-8-4 Wolves won the third quarter 35-19.
Halftime. Wolves lead the Knicks 58-56. • Brunson 14 pts, 5 asts • Randle 12 & 7 • Barrett 11 & 6 • Robinson 6 & 7 (5 off) • Towns 9-3-2 Knicks shooting 38-27-83. Wolves shooting 53-25-80.
Through one quarter, the Timberwolves lead the Knicks 31-28. • Brunson 11 pts, 3 asts • Barrett 8 pts • Robinson 4 & 3 • Towns 7-3-2