Overview
- Brunson missed two games after rolling his ankle on Nov. 12, with an MRI confirming no structural damage.
- In his return, he shot 11-for-23 with five assists, guiding New York past his former team in Dallas.
- Landry Shamet buried two late three-pointers and drew a charging foul on Brandon Williams that nullified a potential tying layup with 0.7 seconds left.
- The Knicks moved to 9-5 with their first road victory, surviving 19-for-35 free-throw shooting and a 12-for-42 night from deep.
- Dallas was without top pick Cooper Flagg due to illness, and coach Jason Kidd highlighted Brunson’s improved right-hand use since departing the Mavericks.