Irving's 44 Points Lead Mavericks to Victory Over Knicks

Despite a late rally and 30 points from Jalen Brunson, the Knicks fall short in their first loss since acquiring OG Anunoby.

Kyrie Irving scored a season-high 44 points, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 128-124 victory over the New York Knicks.
Jalen Brunson, playing against his former team, scored 30 points for the Knicks but struggled with frustration and a technical foul.
Despite a late rally, the Knicks fell short, marking their first loss in six games since acquiring OG Anunoby from Toronto.
Julius Randle led the Knicks with 32 points, tying him with Willis Reed for fifth place in club history for 30-point games.
There's increased optimism for the return of Mitchell Robinson to the Knicks by the end of the regular season, following his surgery on a fractured left ankle.