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New York Knicks Outshine Milwaukee Bucks with Jalen Brunson's Stellar Performance at Madison Square Garden

The New York Knicks improved their record to 12-6 after a decisive victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, who now stand at 8-12. The final score of the game was 118-109, favoring the home team. This matchup saw both teams battling fiercely, but it was the Knicks who emerged victorious.


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First Quarter


The game kicked off with an intense first quarter where both teams displayed offensive prowess. The Bucks took an early lead by scoring 37 points, while the Knicks trailed closely behind with 33 points. Jalen Brunson set the tone for New York by contributing significantly to their offense.


Second Quarter


In the second quarter, New York began to find its rhythm. The team's defense tightened up, limiting Milwaukee to just 25 points while adding another 28 themselves. Mitchell Robinson played a crucial role in this period with his defensive rebounds and steals that helped shift momentum towards New York.


Third Quarter


As play resumed in the third quarter, Mikal Bridges stepped up for the Knicks by scoring efficiently from beyond the arc and inside paint areas. His efforts were complemented by Karl-Anthony Towns' presence on both ends of the court as they outscored Milwaukee again with a tally of 31-26.


Fourth Quarter


The fourth quarter saw Jalen Brunson shine once more as he led his team through critical moments against a resilient Bucks squad that attempted a comeback but fell short despite Giannis Antetokounmpo's efforts on their side. With strategic plays and effective ball movement orchestrated primarily through Jordan Clarkson’s assists alongside Miles McBride’s shooting accuracy from deep range – including free throws – ensured victory for New York.


This post-game report highlights what went wrong for New York Knicks during certain stretches; however overall performance indicates positive signs moving forward into future contests such as upcoming match against Toronto Raptors scheduled November 30th at Madison Square Garden starting time being set around evening hours (6:00 PM EDT). Fans can catch live action broadcasted via MSG network or TSN channel respectively depending upon location preferences available across platforms nationwide!


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