Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns lead Knicks past Cavs, 109-97
The Cleveland Cavaliers had a five-point lead, a long injury list and no rest. Jalen Brunson took care of the lead. Brunson scored 18 points in a little more than four minutes of the second quarter, turning a competitive evening into a showcase for the Knicks’ captain as New York built an 88-70 lead through three quarters against Cleveland at Rocket Arena on Saturday. The Knicks went on to ...
In a 109-97 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena, Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks were instrumental in turning a five-point Cavs lead into a rout. Brunson scored 18 points in just over four minutes of the second quarter, leading the Knicks to an 88-70 lead after three quarters. Towns contributed 24 points and 10 rebounds in the third quarter, extending a 63-53 Knicks lead into the fourth.
With the Cavs playing a back-to-back following a win against Philadelphia, the Knicks' rested roster had a clear advantage. New York outscored Cleveland 26-11 after a Brunson-assisted play, and carried a 63-53 advantage into halftime. With Brunson leading the way, the Knicks outscored Cleveland 37-25 in the second half, establishing an 18-point cushion before the fourth quarter.
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