Madison Square Garden witnessed a decisive 32-point victory as the New York Knicks defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 117-85 on Wednesday securing their fourth consecutive win of the NBA season.
After opening the campaign with three consecutive losses under head coach Mike Brown, the reigning champions have rebounded strongly by winning six of their last seven games. That run brings New York’s record to six wins and four losses.
Conversely, Milwaukee continues to struggle near the foot of the Eastern Conference standings. The Bucks have dropped seven straight games and sit at one win and ten losses, marking one of the hardest starts to a season in the franchise’s recent history.
Jalen Brunson led the New York offense with a game-high 23 points to keep the hosts in firm control throughout the night. Karl-Anthony Towns added a dominant double-double with 21 points and 16 rimbalzi (rebounds) to anchor the paint, while OG Anunoby chipped in 19 points built on five three-pointers.
The opening period remained competitive before the Knicks seized control in the second quarter. New York clamped down defensively to limit Milwaukee to just 13 points while pouring in 32 of their own, building a 58-34 halftime advantage.
Milwaukee mounted a brief response in the third frame by putting up 38 points to cut the deficit to 85-72. However, the hosts answered with another 32-13 surge in the final period to restore the blowout margin.
Brown utilized his bench extensively as the blowout widened, ensuring none of his starters logged more than 28 minutes on the floor. Tyler Kolek provided 12 points off the bench, Andre Drummond pulled down 14 rimbalzi in 15 minutes, and Miles McBride contributed eight points with a plus-39 differential.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. paced Milwaukee with 16 points, five rimbalzi, and three assists following his summer arrival from the Miami Heat. Ryan Rollins added 14 points, but the visitors lacked sufficient firepower while playing without Tyler Herro due to a right knee bruise.
In other Wednesday action, Franz Wagner scored 33 points and Anthony Black added 26 as the Orlando Magic defeated the Sacramento Kings 107-100, leaving Sacramento alongside Milwaukee at 1-10. The Boston Celtics also cruised past the Philadelphia 76ers 123-101 on the road.
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