Big First Half For Brunson Against Chicago
Photo: Special to the NY Beacon
Impressive Debut For Knecht
Photo: Special to the NY Beacon
By Samori Benjamin
The Knicks scored a franchise record 84 points in the first half last night at home against the the Chicago Bulls in their 135-105 win. Jalen Brunson scored 22 points in the first quarter, 25 in the first half, and finished with 33 points for the game. Landry Shamet replaced Josh Hart in the starting lineup, as Hart missed the game with an ankle issue, and scored the first five points of the game including a two hand slam for the first basket of the night. The Knicks led 43-21 after the first quarter and the game was no longer in doubt after that.
OG Anunoby scored 18 for the Knicks while Karl Anthony Towns finished with 17 and 12 rebounds for the NBA champions. Dalton Knecht made his Knicks debut and provided a brilliant put back dunk off a rebound as soon as he entered the game In the second quarter. He finished the night with 10 points and seven rebounds. The Knicks improved btheir record to .500 at 4-4 and will next play at Cleveland on Saturday night.
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