The New York Knicks punched their ticket to the NBA Cup quarterfinals with a 118-109 win over Milwaukee at Madison Square Garden. Jalen Brunson led the charge as New York clinched their knockout round berth with a 3-1 group stage record, setting up a road quarterfinal matchup against the Toronto Raptors on December 9.
Brunson Takes Over When Knicks Need Him Most
Jalen Brunson delivered another MVP-caliber performance, according to the New York Post, pouring in 37 points to lift the Knicks when the game hung in the balance. Milwaukee erased a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit and cut the lead to just two points with five minutes remaining.