Double OT Epic: Brunson’s 42-Point Masterclass Carries Knicks Past Nuggets
In a game that will surely be remembered as a regular-season classic, the New York Knicks extended their winning streak to eight games with a heart-pounding 134-127 double-overtime victory over the Denver Nuggets at Madison Square Garden.
The star-studded showdown featured a legendary duel between Jalen Brunson and the reigning MVP Nikola Jokić, keeping fans on the edge of their seats for 58 grueling minutes.
The Brunson Burner: 42 Points at the Garden
The story of the night was Jalen Brunson, who cemented his status as a New York icon with an explosive performance. Brunson finished with:
42 Points (including 10 in the second overtime)
Brunson took over in the final frame, scoring the first six points of the second OT to put the NY Knicks ahead for good. His ability to navigate the Nuggets' defense in clutch moments overshadowed a massive night for Denver’s backcourt.
Jokić and Murray’s Valiant Effort
The Denver Nuggets did not go down without a fight. Jamal Murray was spectacular, pouring in 39 points and hitting a game-tying fadeaway with 13 seconds left in regulation to force the first overtime.
Meanwhile, Nikola Jokić notched another historic milestone, recording his first triple-double since returning from a knee injury:
With this performance, Jokić tied Oscar Robertson for the second-most triple-doubles in NBA history, though it wasn't enough to snap Denver's three-game losing skid.
Knicks vs Nuggets: Key Game Timeline
Q1-Q4: A back-and-forth battle with 20 lead changes. Neither team led by more than 10 points.
1st Overtime: Karl-Anthony Towns (24 pts, 12 reb) fouled out, but a controversial loose-ball foul on Mikal Bridges allowed Denver's Christian Braun to sink two free throws with 0.3 seconds left, forcing a second OT.
2nd Overtime: Brunson scored 10 points in the final five minutes, while the Knicks' defense held Murray and Jokić to just 8 combined points in the period.
Where to Watch Denver Nuggets vs Knicks Replay
If you missed the Knicks game live, you can catch the full game replay on:
MSG Network / MSG+ (Local New York)
Altitude Sports (Local Denver)
ESPN+ and NBA League Pass (National Replays)
FuboTV (On-demand streaming)
What’s Next?
The New York Knicks (33-18) move into a tie for second in the Eastern Conference, while the Denver Nuggets (33-19) look to regroup after a physically taxing road trip.
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