WASHINGTON — Jalen Brunson scored 9 of his season-high 55 factors in time beyond regulation and Karl-Anthony Cities had 30 factors and 14 rebounds because the New York Knicks prolonged their season-long profitable streak to seven video games in a 136-132 win over the Washington Wizards on Saturday evening.
It was the primary time beyond regulation recreation for each groups, and New York outscored Washington 17-13 within the further interval.
Brunson, who scored 42 factors after halftime, had two bounce photographs and hit 5 free throws in time beyond regulation.
Justin Champagnie scored a career-high 31 factors with 10 rebounds and Malcolm Brogdon added 22 because the Wizards did not win their second straight recreation after beating the Hornets 113-110 on Thursday.
Taking part in with out main scorer Jordan Poole, who was out with a bruised left hip, Washington led for many of the recreation however dedicated 17 turnovers, which resulted in 26 New York factors.
Knicks: Brunson had an outstanding efficiency within the second half and particularly in time beyond regulation. He hit 16 of his 17 free throws and had 9 assists.
Wizards: The Wizards are enjoying one of the best ball in a tough season. Regardless of their loss, they have been aggressive towards one of many NBA’s higher groups.
Brunson transformed a three-point play with 57 seconds left and made a floater with 11.1 seconds left to tie the sport at 119 and drive time beyond regulation.
The Wizards shot 44.7 per cent from 3 in comparison with the Knicks’ 25% capturing from deep, however Washington wasn’t in a position to cease Brunson within the second half.
The Knicks are on the Wizards once more on Monday.