Knicks Stage Epic Comeback Win
The New York Knicks staged an epic comeback victory over the Houston Rockets, led by Jalen Brunson's clutch play, Karl-Anthony Towns' 25 points and 7 rebounds, and OG Anunoby's 20 points and 4 steals. The win continues the Knicks' strong play as they push for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference.
- The comeback was sealed in a dramatic fourth quarter where the Knicks outscored the Rockets 33-15. - New York erased an 18-point deficit, which was the margin early in the final period, to secure the 108-106 victory. - Jalen Brunson hit the go-ahead pullup jumper late in the game, giving the Knicks a lead they would not relinquish. - Houston's Kevin Durant, who scored a team-high 30 points, missed a 40-foot shot at the buzzer that would have won the game. - The victory snapped the Rockets' five-game winning streak. - With the win, the Knicks improved their season record to 35-21, placing them fourth in the Eastern Conference standings. - The game was played without key guards for both teams, as Miles McBride was out for the Knicks, and Fred VanVleet was sidelined for the Rockets.
