New York Knicks' Mikal Bridges reacts after scoring a 3-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in New York.
Jalen Brunson's 42-point performance, including 17 in the fourth quarter, led the New York Knicks to a 124-118 comeback win over the Houston Rockets in their NBA Game on Tuesday. Trailing by 11 after three quarters, the Knicks outscored Houston 46-29 in the final period, with Karl-Anthony Towns adding 22 points and Mikal Bridges contributing with 22. Amen Thompson recorded a triple-double (25 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists) for the Rockets, but their defense faltered late, resulting in their third straight loss.
New York Knicks' Mikal Bridges reacts after scoring a 3-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in New York.
New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson, center, shoots a free throw during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in New York.
New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson, right, dribbles against Houston Rockets' Amen Thompson, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New York.
New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson, left, and Karl-Anthony Towns, right, react after Brunson scored during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in New York.
New York Knicks' Josh Hart, center right, shoots the ball past Houston Rockets' Steven Adams, center left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New York.
New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson (11) reacts after scoring during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in New York.
Houston Rockets' Cam Whitmore (7) dribbles the ball against New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New York.
New York Knicks' Mikal Bridges (25) dribbles the ball against Houston Rockets' Tari Eason (17) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New York.
Houston Rockets' Dillon Brooks shoots the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks in New York.
New York Knicks' Mikal Bridges (25) dribbles the ball against Houston Rockets' Aaron Holiday during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New York.