The Knicks’ winless record against the top three teams in the NBA felt like a first-world problem when compared to the skidding team they ousted in the first round of the playoffs last

As the lead was dwindling, the Knicks — already without Towns and Robinson — lost Hukporti for the remainder of the game after he tried to play the first 1:15 of the fourth after suffering a sprained left knee in the third quarter.

Jalen Brunson scored nine unanswered points late in the fourth quarter Wednesday night for the host New York Knicks, who squandered all of a 19-point lead before coming back to edge the skidding Philadelphia 76ers 110-105.

Jalen Brunson had 34 points and seven assists, Mikal Bridges scored 28 points and the New York Knicks held off the Philadelphia 76ers 110-105.

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New York Knicks Point Guard Jalen Brunson had a tremendous week. His performance led to him being named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week. He averaged 29.3 points per game, 5 rebounds, and 6.3 assists over New York’s three games last week.

Star New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson was named NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week on March 3 following an impressive performance.

While Shai Gilgeous Alexander, who is second in the league in free throw attempts per game, has developed a reputation as a foul baiter or hunter, Brunson, who is tied for fifth, seems to be being labeled as more of a "flopper." Earlier this week Bill Simmons called Brunson the "preeminent flopper in the NBA" on a podcast.

New York Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson is the latest NBA Player of the Week in the Eastern Conference. The NBA shared the news of Brunson’s award on Monday afternoon:

The New York Knicks triumphed over the Philadelphia 76ers with a close 110-105 victory. Jalen Brunson's 34 points and Mikal Bridges' 28 were pivotal i