NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson had 42 points and 10 assists, breaking a tie with Carmelo Anthony for third on the franchise list with his 18th 40-point game with the Knicks, and New York beat the Houston Rockets 124-118 on Monday night.

The Rockets are one of the surprise teams in the NBA, boasting one of the best record in the association with its mix of wily veterans and up-and-coming prospects. Still, a two-game skid without Alperen Sengun has the team in dire need of a bounce-back.

The Houston Rockets (32-16) have claimed some of their biggest wins this season on the road against Eastern Conference playoff teams and will try to do it again against the New York Knicks (32-17) on Monday at Madison Square Garden.