New York Knicks Vs New Orleans Pelicans, NBA 2026: Brunson Scores 32 As Knicks Secure 7th Straight Victory
The New York Knicks continued their scorching form, defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 121-116 at Madison Square Garden. Jalen Brunson took over when it mattered most, scoring 15 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter to fend off a late Pelicans surge. Karl-Anthony Towns dominated the glass with 21 points and 14 rebounds, while OG Anunoby added 21. Despite Zion Williamson's 22-point effort, New Orleans couldn't overcome New York’s clinical execution down the stretch. The Knicks have now won seven in a row, breathing down the necks of the Celtics for second in the East.
New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson (11) dribbles the ball against New Orleans Pelicans' Dejounte Murray (5) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New York. | Photo: AP/Pamela Smith
New York Knicks' Josh Hart (3) shoots the ball against New Orleans Pelicans' Karlo Matkovic (17) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New York. | Photo: AP/Pamela Smith
New Orleans Pelicans' Saddiq Bey (41) shoots the ball against New York Knicks' OG Anunoby (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New York. | Photo: AP/Pamela Smith
New Orleans Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears (0) drives to the basket against New York Knicks' Mikal Bridges (25), OG Anunoby (8) and Josh Hart (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New York. | Photo: AP/Pamela Smith
New Orleans Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears (0) drives to the basket against New York Knicks' Josh Hart (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New York. | Photo: AP/Pamela Smith
New York Knicks' Mohamed Diawara, center, shoots the ball against New Orleans Pelicans' Yves Missi (21) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New York. | Photo: AP/Pamela Smith
New Orleans Pelicans' Yves Missi (21) and New York Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns (32) compete for the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New York. | Photo: AP/Pamela Smith
New York Knicks OG Anunoby (8) dunks the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, in New York. | Photo: AP/Pamela Smith
New York Knicks OG Anunoby (8) defends the ball from New Orleans Pelicans Dejounte Murray (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New York. | Photo: AP/Pamela Smith
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