Jalen Brunson scores season-high 55 points in Knicks' 136-132 overtime win vs Wizards
Jalen Brunson scored nine of his season-high 55 points in overtime and Karl-Anthony Towns had 30 points and 14 rebounds as the New York Knicks extended their season-long winning streak to seven games in a 136-132 win over the Washington Wizards
By RICH DUBROFF
Published - Dec 29, 2024, 07:59 AM ET
Last Updated - Dec 29, 2024, 07:59 AM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored nine of his season-high 55 points in overtime and Karl-Anthony Towns had 30 points and 14 rebounds as the New York Knicks extended their season-long winning streak to seven games in a 136-132 win over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.
It was the first overtime game for both teams, and New York outscored Washington 17-13 in the extra period.
Brunson, who scored 42 points after halftime, had two jump shots and hit five free throws in overtime.
Justin Champagnie scored a career-high 31 points with 10 rebounds and Malcolm Brogdon added 22 as the Wizards failed to win their second straight game after beating the Hornets 113-110 on Thursday.
