Knicks Edge 76ers in Overtime Behind Brunson’s 38 Points
Jalen Brunson's late-game heroics and Josh Hart's triple-double lead New York to a 125-119 victory over injury-depleted Philadelphia.
- Jalen Brunson scored 16 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, propelling the Knicks to a hard-fought win over the 76ers.
- Josh Hart recorded a triple-double with 10 points, 17 rebounds, and 12 assists, marking the 11th of his career.
- The 76ers, playing without Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey, tied the game in regulation but struggled in overtime, where the Knicks scored the first eight points.
- Philadelphia has now lost four straight games and seven of their last nine, while New York snapped a rough stretch to improve to 27-15.
- Both teams were missing key players due to injuries, including Karl-Anthony Towns for the Knicks and multiple starters for the 76ers.