Jalen Brunson’s 55-Point Performance Leads Knicks to Overtime Victory

Jalen Brunson exploded for 55 points, including nine in overtime, to propel the New York Knicks to a thrilling 136-132 victory over the Washington Wizards. The win extended the Knicks’ winning streak to seven games, as Karl-Anthony Towns also made a significant impact with 30 points and 14 rebounds.

The Knicks have been in stellar form, winning 17 of their past 21 games and 11 of 13 contests in December. Meanwhile, Washington was without their leading scorer, Jordan Poole, due to injury. Justin Champagnie stepped up for the Wizards with a career-best performance, scoring 31 points and grabbing 10 rebounds for his second career double-double.

Lakers Outlast Kings Without LeBron James
The Los Angeles Lakers secured a 132-122 victory over the Sacramento Kings, despite missing LeBron James due to illness. Anthony Davis led the charge with 36 points and 15 rebounds, while Austin Reaves contributed 26 points and a career-high 16 assists.

Sacramento, reeling from the recent sacking of head coach Mike Brown, suffered their sixth consecutive defeat under interim coach Doug Christie.

Thunder Extend Streak to 10 Games
The Oklahoma City Thunder earned their 10th consecutive regular-season win, defeating the Charlotte Hornets 106-94. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander paced the Thunder with 22 points, while Jalen Williams added 20. Charlotte’s struggles continued with their seventh straight loss.

Warriors Snap Losing Streak Against Suns
Jonathan Kuminga scored 34 points off the bench, and Stephen Curry added 22 as the Golden State Warriors ended their three-game skid with a 109-105 victory over the Phoenix Suns in San Francisco.

Nuggets Hold Off Pistons’ Comeback
The Denver Nuggets survived a late rally by the Detroit Pistons to secure a 134-121 win. Nikola Jokic led with 37 points, while Jamal Murray added 34 to keep the Pistons at bay.

76ers Edge Jazz in Tight Battle
Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey each contributed 32 points to lift the Philadelphia 76ers to a narrow 114-111 win over the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City.

Blazers Top Mavericks Without Luka Doncic
The Portland Trail Blazers recorded a 126-122 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, who were missing Luka Doncic due to a calf strain.

Hawks and Bulls Secure Wins
Jalen Johnson’s 28 points and 13 rebounds helped the Atlanta Hawks win their third consecutive game, defeating the Miami Heat 120-110. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls ended their three-game losing streak with a 116-111 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, thanks to Josh Giddey’s triple-double of 23 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists.

With action-packed performances across the league, fans were treated to a thrilling night of NBA basketball.