NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Pelicans, shorthanded and struggling to survive with 20 losses in their last 22 games, came into the night with a goal — contain Jalen Brunson and cut off the head of the snake for the Knicks. It’s a good idea in theory ...

Jalen Brunson scored 29 of his season-high 39 points in the second half to power the New York Knicks to a 104-93 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Knicks were able to survive a slow start offensively and ended up beating the New Orleans Pelicans handily, 104-93, on Saturday night for their third straight win.

The New Orleans Pelicans started the month of December with an embarrassing 33-point loss to the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden.

For the New York Knicks, that's exactly what happened on Saturday. Jalen Brunson put up a season-high 39 points leading the way for the Knicks to hold off a scrappy New Orleans Pelicans team by a 104-93 final score.

The New York Knicks defeated the Zion-less New Orleans Pelicans 104-93 on Saturday night, led by a standout performance from Jalen Brunson, extending

Brunson scored six points in the first quarter and four more in the second before exploding for 29 in the second half.

NEW ORLEANS — Jalen Brunson scored 29 of his season-high 39 points in the second half to power the New York Knicks to a 104-93 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans Saturday night. All-NBA ...

New York was still able to dominate a bad basketball team with their star player not playing up to his potential.

Although their overall Christmas Day record (24-32) falls below .500, the Knicks boast the most wins of any franchise, a testament to their consistent presence in these games. Playing in the world’s most famous arena, Madison Square Garden, adds an aura of prestige to the event, creating unforgettable moments for fans and players alike.

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