Overview

• Jalen Brunson scored 42 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter, to rally the Knicks past the Rockets 124-118 at Madison Square Garden.
• Brunson's efforts included a key three-pointer and a crucial defensive play in the final minutes, solidifying the victory for New York.
• The Knicks were without forward OG Anunoby, but Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges each contributed 22 points, while Josh Hart added 19.
• Amen Thompson recorded his third career triple-double with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, but the Rockets fell short, losing their third straight game.
• The Knicks improved to 33-17 and remain third in the Eastern Conference, closing in on the second-place Boston Celtics as they approach the All-Star break.