Jalen Brunson's stellar performance led the New York Knicks to a commanding 140-106 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Despite briefly leaving the game with an injury during the third quarter, Brunson returned to score 44 points, marking his 17th game scoring 40 or more points as a Knick, tying him with Carmelo Anthony on the franchise's all-time list.
Karl-Anthony Towns contributed significantly with 30 points and 18 rebounds. The Bucks faced a setback with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard combining for 46 points, ending their three-game winning streak.
In other matchups, the Denver Nuggets rallied from a 19-point deficit to defeat the Dallas Mavericks 112-101, with Russell Westbrook leading the charge. Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings extended their winning streak to seven games, overcoming the Chicago Bulls, who were led by Zach LaVine's 36 points.
