Brunson shines as Knicks beat Heat

Career-high performance

Brunson scored a season-high 47 points, along with 8 assists and 3 rebounds, setting a personal record at Madison Square Garden.

Knicks’ strong run

With their eighth win in nine games, the Knicks improved to 20-8 in the Eastern Conference, sitting second behind the Detroit Pistons (22-6). Their impressive streak follows last week’s NBA championship victory, ending a 52-year title drought.

Heat struggle continues

For the Miami Heat, Kilo Ware scored 28 points and grabbed 19 rebounds. The team has now lost seven of their last eight games, standing eighth in the Eastern Conference with a 15-14 record.