Jalen Brunson Scores 36, KAT Disappoints NBA Fans as Knicks Lose to Giannis, Bucks
Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks fell to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, 121–111, on the road Tuesday, dropping to 2–2 on the season.
Brunson put up 36 points in a strong effort, trying to carry his team past the surging Antetokounmpo, who exploded late to lift Milwaukee to the win. Without help from Karl-Anthony Towns, the Knicks couldn't get it done.
Brunson added four rebounds, three assists and two steals, while Towns finished with eight points and 12 rebounds. Mikal Bridges chipped in 24 points and 10 rebounds to keep New York competitive.
Milwaukee's Antetokounmpo finished with 37 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and two blocks, shooting an efficient 16-of-22 from the field to rally the Bucks past the Knicks and improve to 3–1.
Fans reacted to Towns' performance as the Knicks fell to Antetokounmpo and the Bucks on Tuesday.
After the Knicks took a 71–59 lead into halftime, the Bucks stormed out of the break with a dominant third quarter, using a 20–8 run to tie it at 79 before taking a three-point lead heading into the fourth.
The fourth quarter turned into a back-and-forth battle as both teams traded baskets down the stretch. An eight-point run by the Bucks, including six straight from Antetokounmpo, extended their lead late as Milwaukee held off the Knicks for the victory.
The Knicks will look to bounce back as they face the Chicago Bulls on the road on Friday.
