The Knicks dominated the Jazz 146-112 on Friday night, with a stellar performance from Jalen Brunson. Brunson's 3-pointer in the first quarter ignited a 23-point run, the largest in the NBA since 1997. The Knicks' defense was impenetrable, holding the Jazz scoreless until the first quarter's midpoint. Deuce McBride and Karl-Anthony Towns also shone, contributing 22 and 18 points, respectively. OG Anunoby, returning from a hamstring injury, played a crucial role, scoring 11 points in 22 minutes. The Knicks' lead reached 41 points, their largest after the first quarter in the play-by-play era. The Jazz, led by Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George, couldn't recover, falling short in their pursuit of a three-game winning streak. The Knicks' victory sets the stage for an intriguing Sunday showdown with the Orlando Magic, while the Jazz host the Oklahoma City Thunder.
