With four players age 20 or younger playing more than half the team’s minutes, Washington fought hard before falling to the New York Knicks in overtime, 136-132.
The story of the game was the offensive onslaught of Jalen Brunson, who scored 55 points on 31 shots and dished for 9 assists. Brunson put on a display of craft and skill that Wizards fans should hope the team’s youngsters internalize.
Washington built a lead and kept the final margin close with superb three-point shooting. They hit 17-38 — a lofty 44.7%. The Knicks were 10-40 (25.