Facing the Denver Nuggets, the New York Knicks were dealt yet another reminded that they struck gold in Jalen Brunson. The point guard's breakthrough performance in the second half allowed the Knicks to withstand a rally from the Denver Nuggets,

For a team that has struggled internally on defense for the better part of most of the year, the Knicks' strong performance shows that the team is improving when it matters most. The victory is New York's fifth straight and sixth victory in their last seven tries.

Jalen Brunson scored 30 points and added 15 assists as the Knicks outlasted the Denver Nuggets for a 122-112 victory Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden.