SAN ANTONIO — It was an MVP performance by a player who should be getting more MVP attention.
But Jalen Brunson’s near-record scoring output wasn’t enough to break Victor Wembaneyama’s dominance, and the Knicks dropped a thriller overtime 130-126 in the Alamo City on Friday night. .
Brunson finished with 61 points and could have surpassed Carmelo Anthony’s single-season record if he wins.
Instead, Brunson’s 3-pointer bounced off the rim with 5.4 seconds left in OT.
Wenbanyama won with 40 points and 20 rebounds.
Goliath defeated David.
Although Brunson suffered a disappointing loss, he surpassed Bernard King’s 60 points and moved into second place on the Knicks’ all-time scoring list.
He made 25 of 46 shots in 43 minutes, eclipsing his career high set earlier this season by 11 points.
