Jalen Brunson scored 44 points despite missing part of the third quarter with an apparent injury, and the New York Knicks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 140-106 on Sunday.

Jan 12, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) controls the ball against Milwaukee Bucks guard Andre Jackson Jr. (44) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

There’s a reason “Let’s Go Knicks” chants echoed through Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday night. The arena, just 25 miles from Villanova University, felt like a home game for New York, fueled by fans embracing the local legends who once dominated the college scene.