Jalen Brunson’s late explosion leads Knicks to win over 76ers
The Knicks’ winless file in opposition to the highest three groups within the NBA felt like a first-world downside when in comparison with the skidding workforce they ousted within the first spherical of the playoffs final spring.
Following their newest deflating losses to Japanese Convention powerhouses Cleveland and Boston over the weekend, nonetheless, the Knicks had all they may deal with with the reeling 76ers earlier than pulling out a sloppy 110-105 victory Wednesday evening on the Backyard.
The Sixers, who’ve been with out All-Star heart Joel Embiid for all however 19 video games this season, have crashed out of the top-10 playoff positions within the East with 9 consecutive losses.
However you wouldn’t have recognized it by watching Wednesday’s second half.
Karl-Anthony Cities (knee) sat out for the Knicks, with rookie heart Ariel Hukporti getting the primary beginning nod of his NBA profession.
Hukporti contributed eight factors and two rebounds in 16 minutes, however he additionally departed the sport within the fourth quarter with a left-knee harm.
Jalen Brunson completed with 34 factors and 7 assists, and Mikal Bridges netted 19 of his 28 within the first quarter for the Knicks (38-20).
Josh Hart grabbed 17 rebounds however dedicated seven of the Knicks’ 16 turnovers.
Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers with 30 factors regardless of an 0-for-10 evening from 3-point vary, Kelly Oubre had 27 and Paul George added 25.
