Jalen Brunson's 38 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter and overtime, fueled the New York Knicks to a 125-119 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in a thrilling matchup.
Jalen Brunson exploded for 38 points, 16 of which came in the fourth quarter and overtime, leading the New York Knicks to a thrilling 125-119 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Josh Hart recorded his 11th career triple-double with 10 points, 17 rebounds, and 12 assists, while Mikal Bridges contributed 23 points and OG Anunoby added 17 as the Knicks triumphed in a rematch of last year's first-round playoff series.
Tyrese Maxey spearheaded the 76ers' offensive charge with 33 points, while Paul George chipped in with 26 and Kelly Oubre Jr. added 16 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams were missing their All-Star centers, with Joel Embiid (left foot sprain) sidelined for his sixth consecutive game and Karl-Anthony Towns out due to a right thumb sprain.The Knicks, after a remarkable nine-game winning streak in December, had stumbled recently, losing five of their last seven games prior to Wednesday's matchup. They received a crucial 29 points off the bench, spearheaded by Miles McBride's 13 points and Precious Achiuwa's 10. The 76ers, who had enjoyed a 10-game winning streak starting in late November, have since fallen into a slump, losing seven of nine games, including four of their five home games in 2025. The absence of Embiid has been particularly noticeable, with the team remaining at 10 games this season where Maxey, George, and Embiid have all started together. The Knicks seized control early in overtime, scoring the first eight points, fueled by Anunoby's dunk and Brunson's subsequent 3-pointer and three free throws. The 76ers, despite trailing by as many as 16 points and never leading, managed to tie the game five times in the second half. Maxey's layup with three seconds remaining sent the game into overtime. The Knicks will host Minnesota on Friday, while the 76ers begin another back-to-back in Indiana on Saturday
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