Jalen Brunson turns in MVP performance in Christmas win against Cavs
Jalen Brunson delivered a dominant, MVP caliber performance as it is New York Knicks erased a 17-point deficit to win Cleveland Cavaliers 126-124 on Christmas Day at Madison Square Garden.
Brunson finished with 34 points, four assists, two steals and one rebound while logging 39 minutes, leading New York to its 21st win of the season. The star guard shot 10-for-25 from the field, knocked down 6 of 12 attempts from beyond the arc and made 8 of 12 free throws as the Knicks rallied in the second half and sealed the victory in the final moments.
The win marked another doable performance for Brunson, who controlled the tempo late and repeatedly delivered in isolation and pick-and-roll sets as Cleveland struggled to contain him down the stretch.
Jordan Clarkson backs Jalen Brunson’s MVP-caliber Christmas win against the Cavs
The Knicks scored a comeback win to kick off NBA Christmas Day 🎄
Jalen Brunson:
34 PTS
4 ASTS10-of-25 FY
6-of-12 3PTJordan Clarkson:
25 PTS
3 STLS9-of-15 FY
5-of-10 3PT pic.twitter.com/jCkbBLEKSoz— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) December 25, 2025
New York also got a significant boost off the bench, led by Jordan Clarkson. The former Sixth Man of the Year scored 25 points in 29 minutes, adding three steals, two assists and one rebound while shooting 9-for-17 from the floor. Clarkson’s scoring helped stabilize the offense during key stretches and kept the Knicks within striking distance before a late surge.
The The Knicks will now embark on a three-game road tripstarting Saturday night against the Atlanta Hawks (15-16) at 8:00 PM ET on NBA TV.
2025-12-25 20:03:00
