The New York Knicks won big on Tuesday night. They beat the Milwaukee Bucks 117-85 at Madison Square Garden. It was their fourth win in a row. The game was never close in the second half.
What Happened
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 23 points. Karl-Anthony Towns added 21 points and 16 rebounds. A rebound is when a player grabs the ball after a missed shot. OG Anunoby scored 19 points, and he made five three-pointers. A three-pointer is a shot worth three points, made from far away. Tyler Kolek came off the bench and scored 12 points. The Knicks led by 20 points at halftime, and the lead grew to 37 points in the fourth quarter. The Knicks have now won six of their last seven games.
Why People Are Talking About It
The Knicks are hot right now. They are 6-4 this season, and they have won four games in a row. The Bucks are going the other way. They are 1-10 this season, and they have lost seven games in a row. Milwaukee played without its top scorer, Tyler Herro. He has a bruised right knee, and he missed his first game of the season. The Bucks’ top scorer on the night was Jaime Jaquez Jr., with 16 points. New York also missed a player. Josh Hart missed his third game in a row because he is sick. Even so, the Knicks won with ease.
What Happens Next
Both teams play again on Wednesday. The Bucks will host the Los Angeles Lakers. The Knicks will host the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Lakers also won on Tuesday night. They beat the Atlanta Hawks. You can read our story about the Lakers and their win over the Hawks.
Final Thoughts
This was a clear win for the Knicks. Their stars played well, and their bench helped too. The Bucks need to find a way to stop losing. The Knicks will try to keep their win streak going on Wednesday. The Knicks will now try to win five games in a row. Their next game is at home. The crowd at Madison Square Garden will be loud, and the team will want to give them one more win.
Sources: ESPN; The Associated Press
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