Jalen Brunson absolutely drops Anthony Black before step 3
Jalen Brunson pulled off an incredible crossover highlight on Anthony Black during New York NBA Cup semi-final match between the Knicks and the Orlando Magic on Saturday night.
Brunson is in his eighth season in the NBA, his fourth with the Knicks. He has transformed into one of the best players in the league, especially at his position.
New York was preparing for a big match in Las Vegas. Having done well in the group stage, they defeated the Toronto Raptors on the road to advance to the quarterfinals and are looking to win some silverware.
Brunson understood the stakes of this match and had a strong performance in the process. One of the highlights he put together came in the final minute of the third quarter. He successfully completed the transition move it made Magic guard Black drop to the ground before stopping for an easy three-pointer.
Jalen Brunson DECIDES Anthony Black before drilling a three 🎯
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As Jalen Brunson, the Knicks played against the Magic
It was an impressive highlight for Jaylen Brunson to battle Anthony Black, leading the Knicks to a 132-120 win over the Magic in Las Vegas.
The game between both teams was close to start as Orlando led 36-33 after the first quarter. New York responded with a 38-28 second period lead that allowed them to control the momentum for the remainder of the contest.
Shot selection, free throws and blocking made the difference in this match. The Knicks won in all three categories, making 61% of the total shots, making 23 free throws and blocking seven shots. It wasn’t the same for the Magic as they knocked down 46% of their overall chances, had 17 shots at the line and three shots.
Five players scored in double figures for New York in the win, including Brunson. He dominated with a stat line of 40 points, eight assists, four rebounds and a steal. He shot 16 of 27 from the field, including 2 of 5 from beyond the arc and 6 of 9 from the free throw line. Karl-Anthony Towns followed with 29 points and eight rebounds, OG Anunoby had 24 points and six rebounds, Mikal Bridges had 16 points and three rebounds, while Josh Hart had 12 points and six rebounds.
New York improved to 18-7 on the season, holding second place in the Eastern Conference standings. They are three games above the Boston Celtics and 3.5 games above the Philadelphia 76ers, Orlando Magic and Toronto Raptors. Meanwhile, they trail the Detroit Pistons by two games.
The Knicks will look forward to the championship game of the NBA Cup. They face the winner of the semifinal between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs, which begins on December 13th at 9:00 PM ET.
2025-12-14 01:41:00
