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December 30, 2025
Powers offense in narrow victory
Brunson had 28 points (10-23 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and 10 assists over 36 minutes during Monday's 130-125 win over the Pelicans.
Analysis
Brunson's line was superb in a matchup that was much closer than expected, as the Knicks overcame an inspired performance from the Pelicans on the road. The point guard has played lights out in December, averaging 30.8 points, 7.0 assists and 3.2 rebounds over the last 12 games.
December 28, 2025
Continues hot streak Saturday
Brunson racked up 34 points (15-29 FG, 4-11 3Pt), three rebounds and five assists in 38 minutes during Saturday's 128-125 victory over Atlanta.
Analysis
Brunson has scored 34 points in back-to-back games, and he's reached the 30-point plateau in seven of his previous nine outings, so his role as the Knicks' go-to scoring threat is set in stone. The star floor general will aim to continue this impressive stretch of play in a favorable matchup against the Pelicans on Monday.
December 26, 2025
Erupts for 34 against Cavs
Brunson totaled 34 points (10-25 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 8-10 FT), one rebound, four assists and two steals over 39 minutes during Thursday's 126-124 win over the Cavaliers.
Analysis
The star point guard led the Knicks in scoring while engaged in a fantastic Christmas Day duel with Donovan Mitchell, who also scored 34 for Cleveland. Brunson's performance was even more impressive considering he sat out New York's last game Tuesday with a minor ankle issue. He's scored more than 20 points in nine straight appearances, averaging 32.4 points, 6.4 assists, 3.6 threes, 3.3 boards and 1.0 steals over that stretch.
December 24, 2025
Playing Christmas Day
Brunson (ankle) will be available for Thursday's game against the Cavaliers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Analysis
Brunson was held out of Tuesday's loss to the Timberwolves due to a lingering right ankle injury, but he will make his return to the lineup Christmas Day, which means Tyler Kolek will revert to the bench. Across his nine outings in December, Brunson has averaged 30.3 points on 49.0 percent shooting (including 38.0 percent from three on 7.9 3PA/G), 7.2 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 0.9 steals over 36.9 minutes per game.