NBA: Jalen Brunson Powers New York Knicks To Beat Houston Rockets 124-118

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.

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Updated on: 4 February 2025 7:31 pm

NBA basketball game New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets: Mikal Bridges

NBA 2024-25: Knicks' Mikal Bridges reacts after scoring a 3-point basket | Photo: AP/Pamela Smith

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.

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NBA basketball game New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets: Jalen Brunson

NBA 2024-25: Knicks' Jalen Brunson shoots a free throw | Photo: AP/Pamela Smith

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.

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NBA 2024-25: Knicks' Jalen Brunson dribbles against Rockets' Amen Thompson | Photo: AP/Pamela Smith

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.

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NBA basketball game New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets: Karl-Anthony Towns

NBA 2024-25: Knicks' Jalen Brunson, left, and Karl-Anthony Towns | Photo: AP/Pamela Smith

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.

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NBA basketball game New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets: Josh Hart

NBA 2024-25: Knicks' Josh Hart, center right, shoots the ball | Photo: AP/Pamela Smith

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.

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NBA 2024-25: Knicks' Jalen Brunson (11) reacts after scoring | Photo: AP/Pamela Smith

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.

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NBA basketball game New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets: Cam Whitmore

NBA 2024-25: Rockets' Cam Whitmore (7) dribbles the ball against Knicks' Jalen Brunson | Photo: AP/Pamela Smith

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.

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NBA 2024-25: Knicks' Mikal Bridges (25) dribbles the ball against Rockets' Tari Eason | Photo: AP/Pamela Smith

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.

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NBA basketball game New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets: Dillon Brooks

NBA 2024-25: Rockets' Dillon Brooks shoots the ball | Photo: AP/Pamela Smith

Houston Rockets' Dillon Brooks shoots the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks in New York.

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NBA 2024-25: Knicks' Mikal Bridges (25) dribbles the ball against Rockets' Aaron Holiday | Photo: AP/Pamela Smith

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.