Jalen Brunson posted his second double-double in three games on Wednesday night for the host New York Knicks, who continued their surge with a 122-112 win over the Denver Nuggets.

During the game, Russell Westbrook had a big block on Jalen Brunson that got a lot of views on social media. Via ESPN: "Russell Westbrook swats Jalen Brunson 🚫 🍿 ESPN" Westbrook finished the game with 14 points,

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone gave New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson credit for his great third quarter.

For a team that has struggled internally on defense for the better part of most of the year, the Knicks' strong performance shows that the team is improving when it matters most. The victory is New York's fifth straight and sixth victory in their last seven tries.

With the win, the Knicks (32-16) have won five in a row and secured their second sweep of the Nuggets in the last three seasons. Though the Knicks did not reach their massive tally of 143 that appeared in their column in each of the last two games, the 408 points that have combined to earn are the most they've had in any trio in franchise history.

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Jalen Brunson had 30 points and 15 assists, OG Anunoby scored 23 points and the New York Knicks beat the Denver Nuggets 122-112 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory.Source:

Victor Wembanyama argued that a lack of calls from referees contributed to his frustration when he tried to confront Ivica Zubac after the Los Angeles Clippers center knocked him to the court Wednesday.

The Charlotte Hornets will have to play at least a few games without LaMelo Ball. The point guard sustained a left ankle sprain on Monday and will be reevaluated in a week, the team announced Wednesday.

P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford had double-doubles, four of their Dallas teammates scored in double figures and the visiting Mavericks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 137-136 on Wednesday night.

Donovan Mitchell scored 34 points to lead the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers to a 126-106 NBA victory over Miami on Wednesday, maintaining their Eastern Conference lead over reigning champions Boston.

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