Brunson Buries Chicago With 22-Point First-Quarter Barrage

The Knicks erupted for 43 in the first quarter Wednesday, Nov. 4, opening a 43-21 lead over Chicago as the game moved into the second. Jalen Brunson authored the burst with 22 points in 12 minutes, shooting 8-for-10 overall and 4-for-5 from deep; his +22 matched New York’s margin. OG Anunoby added seven points, while Jordan Clarkson supplied five on a perfect 2-for-2 start. New York entered 3-4 and ranked 17th in the power index, but its 22-point opening has put 1-6 Chicago—ranked 29th—under immediate pressure.