Follow usIn a stunning turnaround, Jalen Brunson showcased his brilliance by scoring 35 points and delivering 11 assists to propel the New York Knicks to a remarkable 120-109 triumph over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday. Hosting the game, the Knicks displayed resilience as they wiped out a daunting 21-point deficit to clinch the victory.
This win snapped the Knicks’ three-game losing streak and bolstered their position in the Eastern Conference standings, surging 2 1/2 games ahead of the sixth-seeded Indiana Pacers. Despite sharing an identical record with the fourth-placed Orlando Magic, the Knicks face a tiebreaker disadvantage against them.
The game took a somber turn for the Knicks when they learned of Julius Randle’s season-ending shoulder injury sustained on Jan. 27. Despite the setback, the team rallied admirably, especially in the fourth quarter, where they outscored Sacramento 33-22 after trailing early by 21 points in the second quarter.
Contributing significantly to the Knicks’ resurgence was Josh Hart, who delivered a season-high 31 points along with nine rebounds and eight assists. On the opposing side, De’Aaron Fox put up an impressive 29 points for the Kings but struggled in the critical fourth quarter, shooting a mere 2-for-9. The defeat leaves the Kings trailing one game behind the seventh-seeded New Orleans Pelicans in the Western Conference standings.
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