The New York Knicks have been on a roll lately, and their latest victory against the Phoenix Suns is a testament to that. On Tuesday night, the Knicks defeated the Suns 139-122 in a thrilling game that saw guard Jalen Brunson record a career-high 50 points, making all nine of his 3-point shots.
The Knicks were in control for most of the game, leading by as much as 22 points in the first half. However, the Suns managed to cut the lead to just five points in the fourth quarter before the Knicks pulled away for good.
Brunson was the star of the show for the Knicks, as he scored 50 points on an efficient 18-of-26 shooting from the field. He also made all nine of his 3-point attempts, becoming the first player in NBA history to make nine 3-pointers without a miss.
Brunson’s performance was especially impressive considering he had only scored more than 20 points twice in his career before Tuesday night. He also had nine assists and three steals in the game, making him the first player since Kobe Bryant in 2006 to record at least 50 points, nine assists and three steals in a single game.
The Knicks’ victory over the Suns was their fourth straight win and their seventh in their last eight games. They are now tied with the Boston Celtics for fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings.
The Knicks will look to continue their winning ways when they face the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. With Brunson playing at such a high level, they will be confident of getting another victory and continuing their climb up the standings.
