Jalen Brunson erupted for 42 points as the New York Knicks mounted a stunning fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the Houston Rockets 124-118 at Madison Square Garden on Monday night.
Knicks’ Late Surge Turns the Game Around
- The Knicks trailed by 11 points early in the fourth quarter before exploding for an astonishing 46-point final period.
- Brunson led the charge with 17 fourth-quarter points, sealing the win with two clutch free throws.
- Karl-Anthony Towns (29 points), Mikal Bridges (28 points), and Josh Hart (19 points) provided key contributions.
- Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau praised his team’s resilience: “We got in a hole but found a way to win. I loved the way we responded in the fourth quarter.”
The win keeps New York third in the Eastern Conference standings as they continue their playoff push.
Thunder Dominate Short-Handed Bucks, Extend Western Conference Lead
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points in just 22 minutes as the Oklahoma City Thunder crushed the Milwaukee Bucks 125-96.
- The Bucks rested key stars, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and Khris Middleton, leading to an early blowout.
- Ousmane Dieng (21 points) added a spark off the bench, helping OKC lead by 44 points at one stage.
- The Thunder improved to 39-9, maintaining their top spot in the Western Conference.
Grizzlies Roll Past Spurs, Stay in Second Place
- Jaren Jackson Jr. (31 points) and GG Jackson (27 points, four threes) powered the Memphis Grizzlies past the San Antonio Spurs 128-109.
- Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 27 points, but it wasn’t enough to stop Memphis from moving to 34-16, securing second place in the Western Conference standings.
The Knicks, Thunder, and Grizzlies continue their strong seasons as the playoff race heats up.
