In a stunning Monday afternoon matchup, Jalen Brunson showcased his scoring prowess by contributing 38 points, leading the New York Knicks to a remarkable 129-122 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. The win marked the end of a daunting nine-game losing streak for the Knicks against the Bucks, with their last triumph dating back to November 5, 2021.
Julius Randle played a crucial role, adding 24 points and securing nine rebounds. RJ Barrett contributed 21 points, while Immanuel Quickley provided a notable boost off the bench with 20 points. The Knicks also saw solid performances from Isaiah Hartenstein, who scored 11 points, and Josh Hart, who added 10 points.
Despite a formidable effort from Giannis Antetokounmpo, who posted 32 points and 13 rebounds, the Bucks saw their seven-game winning streak come to an end. Damian Lillard also contributed 32 points, and Khris Middleton finished with 24 points.
In another exciting game, the Denver Nuggets secured a 120-114 victory over the Golden State Warriors. Jamal Murray led the charge with 28 points, while Nikola Jokic contributed 26 points and 14 rebounds, hitting all 18 of his free-throw attempts. Michael Porter Jr. notched 19 points and 10 rebounds, and Aaron Gordon added 16 points and 10 rebounds. The Nuggets have now won five straight and eight of their past nine.
The Boston Celtics sealed a 126-115 win against the Los Angeles Lakers, with Kristaps Porzingis leading the charge with 28 points and 11 rebounds. Despite a remarkable 40-point, 13-rebound performance by Lakers center Anthony Davis, the Celtics emerged victorious. Jayson Tatum contributed 25 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists for the Celtics, capping a successful 3-1 California road trip. LeBron James logged 16 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists for the Lakers, who suffered their fifth loss in six games.
