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Brunson Sparks Knicks Past Bucks in Cup Thriller
29 Nov
Summary
- Jalen Brunson scored 37 points leading Knicks to victory.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo's return wasn't enough for the Bucks.
- Several teams advanced to the quarter-finals in the tournament.
Jalen Brunson delivered a stellar 37-point performance, propelling the New York Knicks to a crucial 118-109 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. This win eliminated the reigning in-season tournament champions from the competition and secured the Knicks' advancement.
Despite a valiant effort from Giannis Antetokounmpo, who returned from injury to score 30 points, the Bucks suffered their seventh consecutive loss. The Knicks' strong showing at Madison Square Garden also saw the Miami Heat advance as the Eastern Conference wild card.
In other tournament action, the San Antonio Spurs staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Denver Nuggets, while the Orlando Magic clinched a spot in the quarter-finals with a close win over the Detroit Pistons. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers also concluded their group play with victories.
