On Tuesday, in an overtime loss to the San Antonio Spurs (17-56), the New York Knicks (44-29) overcame a groady first half and a 17-point halftime hole to nearly escape with a win. Two players scored career-highs, with Jalen Brunson going for 61 points and Victor Wembanyama tallying up 40 points and 20 rebounds, and Donte DiVincenzo set a new Knicks’ single-season record for three-pointers. In a game that had playoff intensity, some Knicks stepped up and others wilted into the wallpaper. From the peanut gallery, here are some takeaways.
Jalen Brunson is an MVP
Brunson proved yet again that he is a top player in the league, with the ability to carry the team offensively.