CLEVELAND — With All-Star Julius Randle back in New York, the Knicks needed someone to step up.
Jalen Brunson did that, and more.
New York's point guard scored a career-high 48 points and the Knicks moved closer to a playoff berth while waiting for Randle to get healthy, outrunning the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-116 on Friday night.
"There is nothing that Jalen does that surprises you," Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said. "He's so mentally tough. He's nicked up a little bit, but he's a machine. He just keeps going."
Brunson credited his teammates and coaches for his big night, which included seven 3-pointers and nine assists.