Jalen Brunson's heroic return from a shoulder scare led the New York Knicks to a resounding 140-106 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. After an alarming moment in the third quarter when he clutched his shoulder and exited, Brunson quickly underwent tests and returned to the court, igniting the MSG crowd with a remarkable performance, scoring 44 points on 16-of-26 shooting.

Head coach Tom Thibodeau praised Brunson as a great leader who inspires through action. In a game marked by a strong team effort, the Knicks overcame recent inconsistency, highlighting the urgency in their upcoming schedule against playoff contenders.