Rd 2 Pk 33 DAL Status
Brunson Scores 50 in Knicks' Win
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson scored a career-high 50 points in a 124-105 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. Brunson hit all nine of his 3-point attempts and added 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Julius Randle added 23 points and 10 rebounds for the Knicks, who snapped a two-game losing streak.
The Mavericks were led by Luka Doncic, who finished with 31 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists. Tim Hardaway Jr. added 20 points for Dallas, which has now lost two straight games.
The Knicks took control of the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Mavericks 38-18. Brunson scored 17 points in the quarter, including four 3-pointers. The Mavericks were unable to recover in the fourth quarter, and the Knicks cruised to the victory.
With the win, the Knicks improve to 33-19 on the season, which is good for fourth place in the Eastern Conference. The Mavericks fall to 29-23, which is good for fifth place in the Western Conference.
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