February 5th - The Knicks defeated the Nuggets 134-127. Brunson led the charge with 42 points, 8 rebounds, and 9 assists, while Towns contributed 24 points and 12 rebounds. For the Nuggets, Jokic recorded a triple-double with 30 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists, but it wasn't enough to secure the victory, and Murray's 39 points were in vain.

The Knicks started strong with an 11-2 run. However, the Nuggets, led by Murray, rallied to take the lead late in the quarter. Murray scored 20 points in the first quarter, helping his team finish the quarter with a 30-28 lead. In the second quarter, the Knicks rallied to take a 35-31 lead, but the Nuggets maintained a 7- point lead thanks to more efficient transition offense . The Knicks then scored consecutive points late in the quarter to close the gap, and the score was 55-53 at halftime .

After switching sides, the Knicks started somewhat passively, but Brunson scored 15 points in the quarter, including three three-pointers, leading the team to a 9- point lead. The Nuggets stopped the bleeding late in the quarter, narrowing the gap to 82-88 going into the fourth quarter. In the final quarter, the Knicks extended their lead to 7 points, but the Nuggets fought back tenaciously, not only tying the game but also briefly taking the lead. The two teams remained neck and neck in the crucial moments, ending the game tied at 108-108 .

In the first overtime, the two teams traded leads multiple times. After five minutes, the score was tied again at 119-119 , forcing a second overtime. In the second overtime, the Knicks relied on Brunson's consecutive scores to stabilize the situation. Ultimately, the Knicks defeated the Nuggets 134-127 .

Nuggets player statistics

Murray had 39 points , 5 rebounds, and 6 assists; Jokic had 30 points , 14 rebounds , and 10 assists; Hardaway had 19 points, 6 rebounds , and 2 assists; Strausser had 11 points , 3 rebounds , and 1 assist; Watson had 10 points, 5 rebounds , and 2 assists; Brown had 10 points and 5 rebounds; Braun had 6 points , 7 rebounds , and 6 assists ; Valanciunas had 2 points , 3 rebounds, and 2 assists; and Jones had 3 rebounds.

Knicks player statistics

Brunson 42 points , 8 rebounds , 9 assists; Towns 24 points , 12 rebounds , 1 assist; Anunoby 20 points , 8 rebounds , 4 assists; Shamet 16 points , 2 rebounds, 3 assists; Clarkson 11 points , 1 rebound , 1 assist; Robinson 10 points , 8 rebounds; Bridges 5 points , 4 rebounds , 4 assists; Diawara 5 points; Kolek 1 point , 1 rebound , 4 assists

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