nba Game Recap
Recap - Knicks Defeat Charlotte 134-131
Jalen Brunson scored 27 points and added 13 assists for a double-double, leading New York over Charlotte, 134-131, on Wednesday at Madison Square Garden.
New York did not, however, defeat the Hornets against the spread, which closed at -7.5 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 224.5.
RJ Barrett had 22 points for New York and Julius Randle chipped in with 17 points. Jalen Brunson had 13 assists for the Knicks, while RJ Barrett was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Charlotte got 21 points from Gordon Hayward in a losing cause and another 17 points from PJ Washington. Dennis Smith Jr. contributed 11 assists for the Hornets, while Gordon Hayward had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New York were victorious, as the score was 69-62 at the break.
New York had a 46-42 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
New York looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Bucks. The Hornets will aim to get back on the winning track at Orlando.