Nick Bronson.

(Associated Press)

[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] Knicks star Jalen Brunson scored 34 points today, including 4 free throws at critical moments, and it was useless to let the wizard Kyle Kuzma score 40 points. 108 wins and the 6th victory in the last 7 games.

After the first three quarters, the Knicks led 80-76. In the final quarter, the Knicks played a 14-0 offensive and led 105-94 with 2 minutes and 15 seconds left. However, the Wizards immediately played a 12-3 offensive. Kuzma alone Score 10 points and help the Wizards catch up to 2 points.

Bronson made a key 2 free throws with 13.2 seconds left, and then Kuzma and Hachimura failed to shoot from the three-point line. The Wizards resorted to foul tactics. Bronson made 2 free throws with 3.1 seconds left. Although Zma made a large three-pointer, the Knicks still won by 4 points.

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Bronson scored a team-high 34 points on 12 of 24 shots, 8 rebounds and 8 assists.

Julius Randle contributed 23 points and 16 rebounds, Immanuel Quickley scored 18 points off the bench, and RJ Barrett scored 17 points.

Wizard Kuzma.

(AFP)

Kuzma had 40 points on 14-of-27 shooting, Kristaps Porzingis had 21 and Corey Kispert had 13.

Only 3 Wizards scored in double figures.

"Bronson, he took over the game," Kuzma said after the game. "He's an All-Star this year, he's playing amazing basketball, and you can see from last year to this year's team, they have more composure. and patience."

Nick's team defense allowed the Wizards to shoot only 38.7% from the field, while Nick had a 44.6% field goal percentage.

Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau said, "In this league, it's very difficult to guard players alone, so you need everyone to defend together. Five guys are guarding the ball."

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