Facing the Denver Nuggets, the New York Knicks were dealt yet another reminded that they struck gold in Jalen Brunson. The point guard's breakthrough performance in the second half allowed the Knicks to withstand a rally from the Denver Nuggets,

Jalen Brunson posted his second double-double in three games on Wednesday night for the host New York Knicks, who continued their surge with a 122-112 win over the Denver Nuggets.

For a team that has struggled internally on defense for the better part of most of the year, the Knicks' strong performance shows that the team is improving when it matters most. The victory is New York's fifth straight and sixth victory in their last seven tries.