Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks couldn’t sustain their strong start as they faded down the stretch in Philadelphia.
The 76ers broke loose in the fourth quarter with their zone defense stalling the Knicks offense to run away with a come-from-behind 119-108 win Friday night.
One night after Brunson’s jersey was retired at Villanova, 21 miles away from Wells Fargo Center, the Knicks point guard had an inspiring start at one of his collegiate stomping grounds.
Brunson dropped 20 points in the opening quarter, his single quarter career high and a Knicks season high, as they seized control of the game.