In a remarkable display of resilience and skill, the New York Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Donte DiVincenzo, rallied from a 21-point deficit to secure a victory against the Sacramento Kings with a final score of 120-109. Brunson, Hart, and DiVincenzo, all former Villanova Wildcats, combined for a total of 87 points, showcasing their individual talents and teamwork. Brunson finished the game with 35 points, 11 assists, and a 12-of-20 FG shooting, Hart contributed 31 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists, and a 14-of-19 FG shooting, and DiVincenzo added 21 points, 5 rebounds, and a 6-of-13 FG shooting, including 5-of-9 from the 3-point line. This victory was particularly significant as it snapped the Knicks' three-game losing streak and came after the announcement that Julius Randle would undergo shoulder surgery. The Knicks' performance against the Kings improved their season record to 45-31, positioning them fifth in the Eastern Conference.
Brunson scores 43 as Knicks rally in 2nd half to beat slumping Bucks 122-109 https://t.co/r4pTQJoV9x https://t.co/fxndKAtSNE
Jalen Brunson erupted for yet another high-scoring night to lead the Knicks to a 122-109 victory over the Bucks. The win moves the Knicks just one game behind Milwaukee in the East standings. @Krisplashed https://t.co/verSCuknpc
Jalen Brunson scores 43 as Knicks out-hustle and defeat Bucks | @StevePopper https://t.co/Ls2H5D7K4j
Jalen Brunson against the Bucks 🔥 ▪️43 PTS ▪️8 AST ▪️6 REB The Knicks improve to 46-32. https://t.co/5m9PqQ0Xwq
Jalen Brunson hits the turnaround jumper for 41 PTS to extend the Knicks' lead down the stretch! NYK-MIL | Live on NBA TV 📲 https://t.co/DBZnP6SMDo https://t.co/NaUAA2Umpg
Through three quarters, the Knicks lead the Bucks 89-85. • Brunson 37-5-5 • Hartenstein 15 & 9, 7-8 FGs • DiVincenzo 14 pts • Hart 7-8-8 • Antetokounmpo 24-10-5
Halftime. Bucks lead the Knicks 61-50. • Brunson 23 & 3 • Bogdanovic 8 pts • Hartenstein 5 & 7 • Antetokounmpo 18-7-4 • Lillard 14-3-3 Non-Brunson Knicks are 10-33 from the field and 2-9 from 3.
Final: Bulls 108, Knicks 100. Knicks fall to 45-32, fifth in the East. • Brunson 35-6-11 • McBride 19 & 7 • Anunoby 12 pts, 5-8 FGs • Green 25 & 13 • Dosunmu 24-6-5
Halftime. Bulls lead the Knicks 61-45. • Brunson 21-2-2 • McBride 11 & 4 • Dosunmu 17-3-5 • Green 17 & 5
Brunson, Hart help Knicks rally from 21-point deficit to beat Kings, snap three-game skid after announcing Randle would have shoulder surgery. https://t.co/aFljS6X8ji
The Villanova boys combined for 87 points as the Knicks erase a 21-point first-half deficit vs. the Kings to get the win 🔥 Jalen Brunson: 35 PTS, 11 AST, 12-of-20 FG Josh Hart: 31 PTS, 9 REB, 8 AST, 14-of-19 FG Donte DiVincenzo: 21 PTS, 5 REB, 6-of-13 FG, 5-of-9 3PT https://t.co/XmAMFumlXF
Final: Knicks 120, Kings 109. Knicks improve to 45-31 on the season, fifth in the East. • Brunson 35 pts, 11 asts • Hart 31-9-8, 14-19 FGs • DiVincenzo 21 & 5 • Fox 29-7-7 Knicks came back from down 21.
Villanova STAND UP 🗣️ A trio of former Wildcats shined for the Knicks in New York's comeback win over Sacramento: ◽️ Jalen Brunson — 35 PTS, 11 AST ◽️ Josh Hart — 31 PTS, 9 REB, 8 AST ◽️ Donte DiVincenzo — 21 PTS, 5 3PM https://t.co/6uxr2W5kDv
Jalen Brunson tonight: 35 PTS, 11 AST, 3 STL, 2 REB, 60% FG Josh Hart tonight: 31 PTS, 10 REB, 8 AST, 2 STL, 73% FG Kings were up as many as 21 points, Knicks won. 🔥 https://t.co/nZwoZDdtf2
Knicks needed that 3 by Brunson before the end of the half. Kings got the lead back to double digits before that. Kings 60, Knicks 52 at halftime Brunson: 18 pts Hart: 12 pts Fox: 16 pts
Halftime. Kings lead the Knicks 60-52. • Brunson 18 & 3 • Hart 12-3-6 • DiVincenzo 7 pts, 3 rebs • Fox 16-4-5