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New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson (Stevenson) dropped nine of his 55 points in an overtime win against the Washington Wizards (136-132).

Brunson was limited to just 13 points in the first half but went to work in the second half and set some new personal-bests.

He set new season-highs in points, field goal attempts, made free throws, and free throw attempts while also tying his three point attempts totals.

His 16 made free throws is also a new career-high. His 17 free throw attempts match his career-high set on March 14, 2023 against Portland.

Brunson has been a major piece for the third place Knicks (22-10) but has them red-hot in the month of December. New York has won seven straight games and are 11-2 in December.

Other News

Chicago Bulls announced Ayo Dosunmu (Morgan Park) will be re-evaluated in 10 days after sustaining a right lower calf strain on December 23 vs. the Milwaukee Bucks.

Bulls also waived DJ Steward (Whitney Young) to make room for Emanuel Miller who they signed to a two-way contract.

Steward took to Tik Tok and posted a video after the unfortunate news.

The 23-year-old guard was averaging 19.9 points on 42.4 percent shooting with 4.7 rebounds, 7.3 assists, and 1.3 steals in 16 games for the Windy City Bulls. Steward was also shooting 39.8 percent on 6.4 3-point attempts.

NBA Games

• New York Knicks defeated Washington Wizards, 136-132.
  • Richaun Holmes (Lockport) did not play due to a coach’s decision.
  • Jalen Brunson (Stevenson) has fallen an assist shy of a double-double in three straight games.
    • Brunson had 55 points (13-31 FG, 3-11 3PT, 16-17 FG) with three rebounds, nine assists, three turnovers, and a +1 plus-minus in 44 minutes.
    • His 55 points were a game-high.
    • His 13 made field goals were a game-high.
    • His 31 field goal attempts were a game-high.
    • His 11 three point attempts were a game-high.
    • His 16 made free throws were a game-high.
    • His 17 free throw attempts were a game-high.
    • His nine assists were a game-high.
    • His three turnovers were a team-worst tied with two others.
• Portland Trail Blazers defeated Dallas Mavericks, 126-122.
  • Olivier-Maxence Prosper (Lake Forest) set a new season-high in free throw attempts with six in the loss.
    • Prosper had four points (1-3 FG, 2-6 FT) with two rebounds (one offensive), an assist, a steal, a turnover, and a +1 plus-minus in 13 minutes off the bench.
• Chicago Bulls defeated Milwaukee Bucks, 116-111.
  • Matas Buzelis (Hinsdale Central) is averaging more blocks (0.8) than assists (0.6) so far this season.
    • Buzelis had two points (1-2 FG) with three rebounds (two offensive), two blocks, and a -4 plus-minus in 13 minutes off the bench.
    • His two blocks were a team-high tied with Pat Williams.
  • Talen Horton-Tucker (Simeon) collect no major stats in the win but did commit a foul against Milwaukee.
    • Horton-Tucker played three minutes and had a +5 plus-minus.
  • Jevon Carter (Proviso East) has played in four straight games for the first time this season.
    • Carter had five points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3PT, 2-2 FT) with a rebound, an assist, and a -4 plus-minus in six minutes off the bench.
• Los Angeles Lakers defeated Sacramento Kings, 132-122.
  • Anthony Davis (Perspectives) has seven games with 15 or more rebounds this season.
    • Davis had 36 points (12-16 FG, 1-1 3PT, 11-13 3PT) with 15 rebounds (two offensive), eight assists, two turnovers, and a +21 plus-minus in 39 minutes.
    • His 36 points were a game-high.
    • His 12 made field goals were a game-high tied with two others.
    • His 16 field goal attempts were a game-high tied with his teammate Austin Reaves.
    • His 11 made free throws were a game-high.
    • His 12 free throw attempts were a game-high.
    • His two offensive rebounds were a team-high.
    • His 15 rebounds were a game-high.
    • His +21 plus-minus was a game-high.
  • Max Christie (Rolling Meadows) has started eight straight games for Los Angeles.
    • Christie had 16 points (5-8 FG, 3-5 3PT, 3-3 FT) with a rebound, two assists, two steals, a block, and a -7 plus-minus in 32 minutes.
    • His five three points attempts were a team-high tied with two others.
    • His two steals were a team-high.
    • His -7 plus-minus was a team-worst.

G League Games

• Windy City Bulls defeated Delaware Blue Coats, 115-105.
  • E.J. Liddell
  • Ben Coupet Jr. (Simeon) had 20 points (8-11 FG, 4-6 3PT, 0-1 FT) with nine rebounds (one offensive), six assists, two steals, two turnovers, and a +19 plus-minus in 34 minutes
• Indiana Mad Ants defeated Salt Lake City Stars, 132-103.
  • Justin Harmon (Curie) had two points (0-1 Fg, 0-1 3PT, 2-2 FT) with a -4 plus-minus in three minutes off the bench.
  • Jahlil Okafor (Whitney Young) had 18 points (8-9 FG, 1-1 FT) with five rebounds, three assists, a block, two turnovers, and a +15 plus-minus in 30 minutes.