The New York Knicks have ended the Milwaukee Bucks’ seven-game winning streak with a 129-122 victory on Wednesday night. The Knicks were led by guard Jalen Brunson, who scored 38 points in the win.
The Bucks had been on a hot streak, winning their last seven games in a row, but the Knicks put an end to that with a strong performance from Brunson. He was the team’s leading scorer and shot 14-for-21 from the field, including 4-for-7 from three-point range. He also had seven assists and four rebounds in the game.
The Knicks had a balanced attack, with five players scoring in double figures. Julius Randle had 22 points and eight rebounds, RJ Barrett added 20 points and seven rebounds, and Elfrid Payton had 17 points and seven assists. Reggie Bullock also chipped in with 15 points and four rebounds.
The Bucks were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who had 33 points and 12 rebounds in the loss. Khris Middleton added 22 points and seven rebounds, and Eric Bledsoe had 16 points and six assists.
The Knicks were able to take control of the game in the second half, outscoring the Bucks by 10 points in the third quarter and then holding on for the win in the fourth. It was a big win for the Knicks, who have been struggling this season and are now 11-17 on the year.
The Bucks will look to bounce back from this loss when they take on the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. The Knicks will look to build on this win when they face the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night.
