- ABC News
- December 29, 2024
WASHINGTON -- Jalen Brunson scored nine of his season-high 55 points in overtime and Karl-Anthony Towns had 30 points and 14 rebounds as the New York Knicks extended their season-best winning streak to seven games in a 136-132 win over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. It was the first overtime game for both teams, and New York outscored Washington 17-13 in the extra period. Brunson, who scored 42 points after halftime, converted two jump shots and five free throws in overtime. "I read the game, and then I find a way to impact it," Brunson said. "Tonight was scoring, and you've gotta find a way." Justin Champagnie scored a career-high 31 points with 10 rebounds and Malcolm Brogdon added 22 as the Wizards failed to win their second straight game after beating the Charlotte Hornets 113-110 on Thursday. Playing without leading scorer Jordan Poole, who was out with a bruised left hip, Washington led for most of the...