Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks came back from 17 points down in the fourth quarter to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on NBA Christmas Day.
It’s a Christmas comeback for the Knicks.
New York used a furious fourth-quarter rally to stun the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday (PH time), taking the 126-124 win at the Madison Square Garden.
The Knicks scored 42 points in the final quarter, crucial as they trailed by 17 with 10:26 left, 103-86.
Jalen Brunson and Jordan Clarkson fueled the rally, combining for 24 points in the fourth.
Brunson led the Knicks with 34 points and four assists, while Clarkson added 25 off the bench as New York improved to 21-9 for the season.
Donovan Mitchell had 34 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and four steals, but the Cavs couldn’t make it three wins in a row and dropped to 17-15.