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“Knicks Roll Over Suns: Brunson’s 36 and Towns’ 34 Power Victory”
“Knicks Roll Over Suns: Brunson’s 36 and Towns’ 34 Power Victory”
Jalen Brunson scored 36 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 34 and the New York Knicks beat the Phoenix Suns 138-122 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight win. Devin Booker scored 33 points on 12-for-23 shooting and Jusuf Nurkic had 14 points and 12 rebounds for the injury-depleted Suns, who have lost five straight.
All five Knicks starters scored in double figures. Josh Hart had 19 points, 11 rebounds and six assists.
New York never led until then, making its first eight shots, including four 3-pointers. The Knicks carried that momentum to a 44-28 lead after one quarter and a 76-58 edge at halftime. Brunson had 23 points before the break on 8-for-9 shooting, including hitting all four 3s.
The Suns trimmed it to 88-77 in the third quarter but New York responded with an 11-2 run.
Phoenix star Kevin Durant sat out his seventh consecutive game with a left calf strain. Teammate and three-time All-Star Bradley Beal missed his fifth consecutive game, also due to a strained left calf.
Takeaways:
Knicks: New York’s starting to look like the team many envisioned when they traded for Towns, a four-time All-Star, before the season. The supporting center makes it hard to match up against because of its high-scoring depth.
Suns: It’s been a grind of late for Phoenix and the efforts can’t entirely be laid at the altar of injuries. They came out flat against the Knicks, particularly on defense, with New York scoring too many easy transition buckets and getting good looks from 3-point range.
Brunson’s Electrifying Performance
Brunson sank a 3-pointer on the game’s first possession — an omen of things to come.
The Knicks shot 18 for 23 (78.3 percent) in the first quarter, including 8 for 11 (72.7 percent) from 3-point range.
In a frenetic game at Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks extended their winning streak to four games as they won 138-122 against the Phoenix Suns. The Knicks did so on the backs of some outstanding efforts by Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns in a magnificent team offensive effort.
Brunson’s Electrifying Performance
Star of the night was Jalen Brunson, who had a game-high 36 points that were displayed with incredible efficiency. The guard showed once again his poise knocking down critical shots from way out and slicing through the Suns’ defense.
Brunson’s Electrifying Performance
His court vision and ability to dictate the pace he wants in the game were the assets he brought to ensure his Knicks would win the night.
Towns Adds Muscle in the Paint
Not to be outdone, Karl-Anthony Towns delivered an equally impressive performance, contributing 34 points and controlling the paint. Towns showed why he is a multifaceted big as he went inside, mid-range, and with three-balls mixed to keep the Suns defense scrambling for anyone’s rock.
His chemistry with Brunson was very apparent throughout the game and created many scoring opportunities.
Knicks on a Roll :It ensured the Knicks remained one of the hottest teams in the league, with four straight wins and all momentum now working toward the playoffs. Brunson and Towns make up an exciting new pair, while both have become great leaders that give the franchise a new life again.
Looking Ahead
Out of all this, the Knicks look forward to stretching the streak in their next game against a tough adversary. For the Suns, regrouping and addressing these lapses on defense will mean much to them as they come back into their coming games.
Final Score: Knicks 138, Suns 122
This was a statement win for the Knicks, showing depth, resilience, and potential to be serious contenders this season. Let’s see what kind of pressure is building up on Brunson and Towns; fans will keep watching.
Knicks are off to Utah on Saturday, while Suns entertain Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday.
