NBA Comeback Win Has Knicks in Good Place Published 2 weeks ago on December 22, 2024 By Admin Share Tweet After decades narrating New York Knicks games, Mike Breen perhaps provided the ultimate assist amidst the team’s 104-93 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. “I found out you were here doing the game,” point guard Jalen Brunson said when Breen, calling the game for MSG Network, asked him about the inspiration behind a season-best 39-point performance during a postgame interview. Brunson lived up to his billing as metropolitan headliner and then some on Saturday, guiding the Knicks to their largest comeback victory of the season. Jalen Brunson on his massive second half which lead the @nyknicks to their biggest comeback of the season – defeating the Pelicans 104-93 on the road! #NewYorkForever | @jalenbrunson1 | @JCrossover pic.twitter.com/nHNAR61pXf — KNICKS ON MSG (@KnicksMSGN) December 22, 2024 He scored 29 points a second half that saw New York erase a deficit that reached as high as 14 and had a role in 18 of the 30 tallies posted over the final eight-plus minutes of the third. That included a three-pointer that provided a permanent lead, one of seven sunk on the night. “A fire got lit, and I found a way to make a couple shots and then turn some defense into good offense. From there on, it was obvious we found a way,” Brunson told Breen and color commentator Jamal Crawford. “It’s different in every situation. You got to read the game. Once I saw one go in, I had another good look and then I just I knew it was time to go and find a way to keep making shots … We got the lead and then, from that point on, we just played well with the lead.” To Brunson’s point, the Knicks (18-10) struggled with New Orleans’ physical defense in the early going, a trend partly enforced by early foul trouble for Karl-Anthony Towns. Once Brunson got things rolling from the outside, the Knicks rolled to victory, outscoring the Pelicans 56-32 over the last 17 minutes. With 13 wins over their last 17 games, as well as four straight positive tallies overall, the Knicks continue to take advantage of a good spot on the schedule: beyond two get-togethers with the Orlando Magic (including one this coming Friday), New York doesn’t face any opponent currently stationed in an automatic playoff spot. Dec 21, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) pressures New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images While it won’t do anything for the Knicks’ strength of schedule, Brunson is pleased to see the team rise to the challenge as it continues to render a slow start long forgotten. “There’s always still room for improvement, but I think we’re in a good space,” Brunson said. “We’re finding ways to win. We’re learning how to block out a lot of things, and, most importantly, we’re sticking together. I think if you’re thick and thin, no matter what’s going on, wins or losses, we stick together.” The Knicks return home on Monday for a brief Christmas homestand, one that tips off against the Toronto Raptors (7:30 p.m. ET, MSG). Make sure you bookmark Knicks on SI for the latest news, exclusive interviews, film breakdowns and so much more! Related Topics: Up Next Pelicans Towel Boy Gets Technical Foul vs. Knicks Don't Miss Knicks: Good news and bad news from 104-93 win over Pelicans Continue Reading Latest NFL2 hours ago New York Giants: 2025 reserve/futures contract scorecard World4 hours ago Man accused of burning woman to death on a New York City subway to be arraigned Travel5 hours ago Downtown toll introduced in New York Basketball5 hours ago Josh Hart Issues Powerful Message to Knicks Teammates in Karl-Anthony Towns’ Absence Sports5 hours ago How to watch the Dallas Stars take on the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden NFL6 hours ago NFL News: Jets legend sends strong message to Aaron Rodgers after win over Dolphins NBA6 hours ago Injury-Riddled Magic Stun Knicks for Upset Victory on the Road Basketball6 hours ago Minus Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks fall to Magic for third straight loss NBA7 hours ago Top Plays from New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic NBA7 hours ago Knicks Fall to Magic Without Karl-Anthony Towns