US EditionKnicks advance to NBA Cup quarterfinals with 118-109 win over Bucks
Jalen Brunson scored 37 points as the Knicks advanced with a 3-1 record in East Group C, setting up a quarterfinal showdown with the undefeated Toronto Raptors.
- On Nov. 28 at Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 118-109 to reach the NBA Cup quarterfinals, led by Jalen Brunson with 37 points.
- Opening the fourth, the New York Knicks ran off a 13-point burst before Milwaukee rallied, then Jalen Brunson's free throws and Miles McBride's 3s helped seal the win.
- The Bucks' 26 fouls and 15 turnovers helped fuel New York's comeback as Knicks offensive rebounds and fourth-quarter free throws produced 22 points off 14 offensive rebounds and a 17-for-25 line.
- The defeat officially knocked the Milwaukee Bucks out of the NBA Cup group stage after finishing 2-2 in East Group C, extending their losing streak to seven games before hosting the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday.
- The Knicks will host Toronto on Sunday and face the 4-0 Raptors again in the Dec. 9 quarterfinals in Las Vegas, while Mike Brown said Jalen Brunson belongs in the MVP conversation.
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Knicks book NBA Cup quarter-final berth, Spurs down Nuggets to advance
The New York Knicks, fueled by 37 points from Jalen Brunson, punched their ticket to the NBA Cup quarter-finals on Friday with a 118-109 victory over Milwaukee that knocked the defending in-season tournament champion Bucks out of the competition.
Jalen Brunson scores 37 points as Knicks fend off Bucks 118-109 and advance in NBA Cup
The New York Knicks have advanced to the knockout round of the NBA Cup. Jalen Brunson scored 37 points on Friday night as the Knicks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 118-109 in Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return from a groin injury.
Knicks 118, Bucks 109: Good news and bad news as Knicks spoil Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return
Vincent Carchietta-Imagn ImagesVincent Carchietta-Imagn Images The New York Knicks met up with the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return from injury on Friday. Luckily for New York, his return did not matter, as they came out victorious over Milwaukee 118-109 to improve to 12-6 on the season. Additionally, the Knicks have now advanced to the quarterfinals of the Emirates NBA Cup, where they will play the Toronto Raptors next week. J…
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