Brunson Explodes for 42 Points in Double-OT Victory, Earns MVP Chants

Jalen Brunson led the Knicks to a 134-127 double-overtime win over the Nuggets, dropping 42 points (14-27 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 9-11 FT), 9 assists, 8 rebounds, and 2 steals in 47 minutes. This vintage performance included 15 third-quarter points and 10 points in the second OT, marking his third 40-plus-point game this season. Earlier, he played a pivotal role in a 132-101 win over the Wizards, earning "MVP" chants from the home crowd with a game-high +32 plus/minus.