Jalen Brunson delivered a career-best performance, scoring 55 points, including nine in overtime, as the New York Knicks defeated the Washington Wizards 136-132. The win extended the Knicks’ winning streak to seven games and capped off an impressive December with 11 victories in 13 games.
Karl-Anthony Towns added 30 points and 14 rebounds, helping the Knicks continue their hot streak, winning 17 of their last 21 games.
The Wizards, missing leading scorer Jordan Poole due to injury, were led by Justin Champagnie’s double-double performance of 31 points and 10 rebounds.
Saturday NBA Highlights
- Lakers Top Kings:
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Sacramento Kings132-122, despite being without LeBron James (illness).- Anthony Davis: 36 points, 15 rebounds.
- Austin Reaves: 26 points, 16 assists.
Sacramento, under interim coach Doug Christie following the sacking of Mike Brown, fell to a sixth straight loss.
- Thunder’s Streak Continues:
Western Conference leaders the Oklahoma City Thunder notched their 10th consecutive victory with a 106-94 win over the Charlotte Hornets.- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 22 points.
- Jalen Williams: 20 points.
Charlotte’s losing streak extended to seven games.
- Warriors End Losing Run:
The Golden State Warriors ended a three-game losing streak with a 109-105 win over the Phoenix Suns.- Jonathan Kuminga: 34 points (off the bench).
- Stephen Curry: 22 points.
- Nuggets Hold Off Pistons:
The Denver Nuggets held off a fourth-quarter rally by the Detroit Pistons to win 134-121.- Nikola Jokic: 37 points.
- Jamal Murray: 34 points.
- 76ers Edge Jazz:
Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey each scored 32 points, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 114-111 victory over the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City. - Blazers Defeat Mavericks:
The Portland Trail Blazers secured a 126-122 home victory over the Dallas Mavericks, who were missing Luka Doncic (calf strain). - Hawks Stay Hot:
Jalen Johnson recorded 28 points and 13 rebounds as the Atlanta Hawks earned a 120-110 win over the Miami Heat, their third straight victory. - Bulls Beat Bucks:
The Chicago Bulls ended their three-game losing streak with a 116-111 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Josh Giddey returned from injury to record a triple-double:- 23 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists.
What’s Next?
As the Knicks aim to extend their winning streak, they’ll face tougher challenges in the weeks ahead. Meanwhile, the NBA standings are heating up with Western Conference leaders like the Thunder maintaining dominant form and teams like the Lakers finding their stride.
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