NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson had 30 points and 15 assists, OG Anunoby scored 23 points and the New York Knicks beat the Denver Nuggets 122-112 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory.

Jalen Brunson had 30 points and 15 assists, OG Anunoby scored 23 points and the New York Knicks beat the Denver Nuggets, 122-112, on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) for their fifth straight victory.

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone gave New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson credit for his great third quarter.

Jokic's Nuggets went 0-2 against the Knicks this season, and the three-time MVP was a shocking non-factor in both losses.

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Nikola Jokic went for just 17 points, six rebounds and six assists, low marks for him as Denver fell short at Madison Square ...

Jalen Brunson scored 30 points and added 15 assists as the Knicks outlasted the Denver Nuggets for a 122-112 victory ...

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The Knicks got a troubling injury update on Mitchell Robinson, who is still dealing with an ankle injury, on Wednesday.

The Denver Nuggets are continuing their five-game road trip Wednesday night with a stop in New York to take on the Knicks.