New York Knicks win easily against Utah Jazz behind dominant Jalen Brunson game

Coming off a victory last night, the New York Knicks kept the ball rolling as they easily beat the Utah Jazz 118-103 at Madison Square Garden behind a huge Jalen Brunson performance.

Despite this game being the second of a back-to-back and not having starters Julius Randle and OG Anunoby, the New York Knicks didn’t miss a beat. Jalen Brunson led the way with 29 points, 3 assists, and 9 rebounds. Brunson has truly been impressive since coming off his calf injury, as he scored 30 or more points in 6 of his last 8 games on remarkable efficiency. Donte DiVincenzo had another huge game, finishing with 33 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals, and 1 block on 9 made three pointers. He has played a pivotal role in his first season with the Knicks, as scored double figures in his last 7 games. Isaiah Hartenstein ended with a 14-point, 12 rebound double-double on 60% shooting.

The Utah Jazz were led by Collin Sexton, who finished the night with 22 points, 3 rebounds, and 7 assists. Lauri Markkanen had a tough night, as he recorded 14 points and 5 rebounds on 36% shooting. Simone Fontecchio had a nice game, scoring 14 points on 50% shooting.

This win improves the Knicks’ record to 31-17, which at the current moment places them 3rd in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks are on an 8-game winning streak and will look to keep this streak up on Thursday night when they face the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden.

For Utah, this loss drops them to 24-25 on the season, which places them at 10th in the Western Conference. They are on a 2-game losing streak and only 0.5 games above the 11th seeded Houston Rockets, so they will look to turn things around on Thursday night when they matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers in Salt Lake City.