Jalen Brunson showcased an impressive performance, scoring a career-high 55 points, including nine vital points in overtime, as the New York Knicks secured a thrilling 136-132 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. This win marked the Knicks’ seventh consecutive victory in what has been a strong season for the team.

Both teams faced off in their first overtime game of the season, with New York managing to outscore Washington 17-13 in the extra period. Brunson was particularly dominant after halftime, putting up 42 points, and he played a crucial role in overtime with two jump shots and five successful free throws.

The Wizards, who were without their leading scorer Jordan Poole due to a bruised left hip, saw Justin Champagnie achieve a career-high of 31 points, complemented by 10 rebounds, while Malcolm Brogdon contributed with 22 points. Despite this, Washington struggled to secure consecutive wins following their earlier victory against the Hornets, where they triumphed 113-110.

Throughout the match, the Wizards maintained the lead for significant portions; however, they faltered with 17 turnovers that led to 26 points for New York.

In a standout moment, Brunson converted a three-point play with just 57 seconds left on the clock and later made a crucial floater with only 11.1 seconds remaining, which tied the match at 119 and pushed it into overtime.

Statistically, the Wizards displayed a better shooting percentage from beyond the arc, hitting 44.7% of their three-point attempts, while the Knicks managed only 25%. However, this disparity didn’t deter Brunson, who dominated the second half.

Looking forward, the Knicks will face off against the Wizards once more on Monday, hoping to continue their winning streak.