The New York Knicks were cooking early and often, defeating the Phoenix Suns 138-122.
Shooting 64% from the field in the first half, the Knicks built a commanding 76-58 lead and never looked back. Dominating in the paint, Karl-Anthony Towns was unstoppable with 34 points, helping contribute to the Knicks’ 58 points in the paint.
From downtown, the Knicks cooled off in the second half after hitting their first 8-of-11 three-pointers but still finished with an impressive 49% from beyond the arc. Thanks to Jalen Brunson, who scored 36 points to lead all scorers, the Knicks were able to maintain their momentum.