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With the Knicks getting back their most indispensable player, and the Suns missing their leading scorer, this was a thorough runaway win Monday at the ...

We were getting in the paint and making plays for each other. He just gives you a different element in the way he can control the game, and I love the way our guys are all playing together,” Tom Thibodeau said of Brunson. Before the game, Suns coach and former Knicks first-round pick Monty Williams called Thibodeau’s squad “just a typical Thibs team.” It’s definitely a lot better feeling to be on that side,” said Randle, who had run-ins with booing fans last January in which he gave them a thumbs-down and told them to “shut the f— up.” He can guard, he can shoot.” The $104 million point guard netted 16 of his 24 points in Monday’s second quarter and added six assists over 39 minutes.

Julius Randle paved the way for New York's success with an impressive 28 points and 16 rebounds on the day. Jalen Brunson was right behind him with 24 points ...

A late run saw the Suns cut New York's lead to 18 points in the fourth quarter before the Knicks quickly answered and put the game away for good. Although Phoenix was able to close the half on a 11-2 run, the Suns went into the break down 54-31. Jalen Brunson was right behind him with 24 points and six assists of his own.

Jalen Brunson, who returned after missing three games with a sore right hip, scored 24 points. Immanuel Quickley scored 15 points, Quentin Grimes had 12 and ...

''It's good to be on the good side of the Garden,'' Randle said. Damion Lee is the only other Sun to play in all 38. . Randle, who posted a double-double for the 10th time in his last 11 games, is the only Knick to start all 38 games this season. . Bridges is the lone Phoenix player to start all 38 games this season. . The Knicks had lost nine straight games to the Suns. Phoenix tied for the fewest halftime points scored by a Knicks opponent since Orlando also scored 31 on April 11, 2015. The Suns, who lost for the sixth time in their last seven games, scored the first four points of the game. ''The frustration comes in for us because we've been a team that can overcome that when we are not shooting the ball well. ''I thought the way our guys came out, they played really hard defensively and played very unselfish offensively,'' said Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau. ''Defensively, we had to get back to our ways,'' Randle said. We feel that rhythm and chemistry coming back on that end.'' I feel I can be more efficient, but I was just happy to be back out there.''

Julius Randle had 28 points and 16 rebounds to lead the New York Knicks to a 102-83 win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday in New York.

Myles Turner had 18 points and 11 rebounds, and Tyrese Haliburton added 16 points and eight assists for the Pacers. Tyler Herro added 23 points and Victor Oladipo scored 15 off the bench for the Heat, who have won four of five. The Suns, who lost for the sixth time in seven games, scored the first four points. Bones Hyland added 18 points off the bench, but Denver was undone by its sluggish start on the second game of a back-to-back following Sunday’s home win against Boston. Doncic has scored at least 32 points in each of the last six games, including three 50-point games during that span. Looney had a career-high 21 rebounds to go with 14 points and five assists. Williamson, averaging 26 points, gingerly ran to the corner and lingered on the court for a bit before he was lifted from the game. Terry Rozier had 27 points to lead the Hornets, who have lost 13 of their last 16 games. Young made four crucial free throws late in the first OT and finished with 30 points and 14 assists. Irving shot 11 for 14, Durant was 10 for 14 and neither played in the fourth quarter for the Nets, who are 23-7 under Jacque Vaughn. Warren finished with 18 points and Brooklyn shot 62% from the field. Mitchell’s total matched the eighth-highest in league history and marked the most points by any player since Lakers great Kobe Bryant had 81 against Toronto on Jan.

Jalen Brunson is on the injury report for Monday's game between the Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks.

Over the last ten games, the Suns are 4-6, and they are 6-12 in the 18 games they have played on the road away from Phoenix, Arizona. At home, the Knicks are 8-10 in the 18 games they have hosted in Manhattan. They are 19-18 in 37 games and 5-5 in their last ten.

But Chris Paul hedged back to Immanuel Quickley, also stationed on the perimeter and open for three, which left All-NBA Defensive First Team Miles Bridges on an ...

The Knicks struggled in his absence in ball movement outside of Randle, and Quickley’s isolation plays. In the third quarter, to bump the score back up to 29, Randle caught an errant pass from Brunson, who leaped into the air before he knew what to do. That trip was primarily behind the 18-0 run the Knicks put on the Suns in the second quarter. That spacing helped the Knicks shoot 47% collectively from the field, with the starters shooting a combined 16 of 34. He is the only player capable of initiating his own offense and taking advantage of clear mismatches with his offensive skill set. But the return of Brunson saved the team from the type of collapse that haunted the team in late December. In the first half, he had 16 points (5-9), four assists, and three rebounds. The Suns shot 22.7% in the first quarter. It also allowed Quickley to play off-guard, with the Knicks only committing one turnover in the quarter. It all started with the game against the Dallas Mavericks, where Tom Thibodeau played Quickley a ridiculous 51 minutes through overtime, exhausting the young player and leaving him without the legs to his jumper and floater. [Phoenix Suns](https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/) (20-18) threw a double at Randle, who had the ball at the right side of the perimeter. No matter, Randle rose in stride, drilling a three right in the eye of Bridges.

Greatness is becoming the norm for Randle lately, and the fans at Madison Square Garden are acknowledging that. At the end of Monday's victory, they showered ...

He's come full circle since then, earning back the MVP chants he lost a season ago as he's helped the Knicks return to playoff contention where they belong. Randle might not be the face-of-the-franchise-style superstar the Knicks hoped for when they re-signed him, but right now, he's playing like the kind of All-Star that can keep them in the playoff race. He's not making 3-pointers at quite the same rate he was then, but he's thriving in the paint again. He remains a stellar passer for a forward, and that has given the Knicks a less predictable offense now that A year ago, the Knicks likely had a serious case of buyer's remorse. He wound up finishing the game with 28 points, 16 rebounds and six assists in the victory, but those numbers are actually pretty pedestrian compared to the 33.8 points, 12.2 rebounds and 4.8 assists he averaged in the five games that preceded it.

At around this time last year, New York Knicks' former All-Star forward Julius Randle was in the midst of a disappointing season as boos became a regular.

Whatever it is, I just want to help the team [win].”Julius Randle via MSG Network But for me, whatever the team needs night in and night out. So it would be amazing [to play in the All-Star Game]. So, the game is a lot easier on my body.”Julius Randle postgame via MSG Network “Obviously, you work hard to put yourself in a position to do that. A year later, Randle is back in good graces.

Monty Williams is all too familiar with the hows and whys of Jalen Brunson's success. Last spring, the coach of the Phoenix Suns watched the point guard of ...

“Jalen is a playmaker,” said his coach, Tom Thibodeau, “and when I say that I mean whatever the game needs, he’s going to provide. Brunson batted away the suggestion that he’s done a ton for Randle, crediting the player and saying, “I’m just doing my part. “He’s one of the best teammates I’ve ever had,” he said. The home team scored 21 straight points to take a 52-20 lead over an opponent that had spent the entire New Year’s weekend in the big city, and played like it. You have to have a pretty steady demeanor, a big-time backbone, to incorporate that kind of program like Villanova had and still be able to play your game, which I’m sure came from his dad, too. Monty Williams is all too familiar with the hows and whys of Jalen Brunson’s success.

Julius Randle had 28 points and 16 rebounds to lead the New York Knicks to a 102-83 win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday in New York.

The Knicks came out strong defensively and dominated the entire matinee game en route to a 102-83 win over the Phoenix Suns.

The Suns will be without Devin Booker, Cameron Johnson and Jae Crowder. Landry Shamet and Cameron Payne have both been upgraded to available. As for the Knicks, ...

Julius Randle led New York with another All-Star effort putting him in February's event conversation.

After the game, Randle said that “Brunson’s presence has taken the pressure off” him, to which Brunson replied that “it’s a nice compliment” before countering by saying that “it’s a lot of credit to Julius (because) he’s done everything (and) he’s been a great teammate, so I’m just doing my part,“ concluded Brunson. “When we won eight in a row, the defensive end was big for us. Because they’re the ones who make the true sacrifice of letting me dedicate myself to the game the way I’ve been able to do.” He gave kudos to his family by saying that “they’ve been the ones making the true sacrifices so I love to be able to let them enjoy it and see the rewards of it. “It’s good to be on the good side of the Garden,” Randle said post-game. Randle clarified that he’d “love to experience it with my family, with both of my sons. The Suns started the game 4-0 but ended up losing a match for the sixth time in seven games. “It’s definitely a lot better feeling to be on that side.” Randle was, of course, referring to last season’s thumbs-down reaction and aftermath. The main reason for that: Jalen Brunson’s return to the lineup after skipping the Texas Triangle. Thibodeau was referring to the 21-0 run that put the Knicks 52-20 ahead and helped New York lead the Suns by a game-high 32 points. "Playing in front of the fans in the Garden man. “It is sometimes difficult to play with a lead like that, but I thought our guys did a good job of playing tough.” 1 seed in the West (Denver).

Deandre Ayton led Phoenix with 12 points. Chris Paul had 11 and Mikal Bridges added 10.

"It’s good to be on the good side of the Garden," Randle said. Damion Lee is the only other Sun to play in all 38. … The Knicks had lost nine straight games to the Suns. "The frustration comes in for us because we’ve been a team that can overcome that when we are not shooting the ball well. … Bridges is the lone Phoenix player to start all 38 games this season. "Defensively, we had to get back to our ways," Randle said. He heard loud chants of "MVP" throughout the game. "It is sometimes difficult to play with a lead like that, but I thought our guys did a good job of playing tough. We feel that rhythm and chemistry coming back on that end." Phoenix tied for the fewest halftime points scored by a Knicks opponent since Orlando also scored 31 on April 11, 2015. The Suns, who lost for the sixth time in their last seven games, scored the first four points of the game. I feel I can be more efficient, but I was just happy to be back out there."

Stefan Bondy: Jalen Brunson, who missed the last three games with a sore hip, is AVAILABLE to play for the Knicks today against the Suns, according to a ...

RJ Barrett has been ruled out -via [Twitter @TommyBeer](https://twitter.com/TommyBeer)/ January 2, 2023 -via [Twitter @TimBontemps](https://twitter.com/TimBontemps)/ January 2, 2023 [Knicks are listing Jalen Brunson as questionable for this afternoons games](https://hoopshype.com/social/)vs. The Knicks led by as many as 32 while improving to 20-18 on the season,](https://hoopshype.com/social/)as Jalen Brunson returns from missing the past week with hip soreness & finishes with 24 points and six assists. Knicks will see where he is after he warms up, Tom Thibodeau says. Tom Thibodeau says Jalen Brunson will warm up and then the Knicks will see where he is for today’s matinee at MSG against the Suns. Jalen Brunson has 16 points (2-2 on 3s) & 4 assists in his first action following 3-game absence due to hip injury. [3:54 PM](https://twitter.com/LawMurrayTheNU/status/1610016672169201664) [Ian Begley](https://twitter.com/IanBegley)@ [IanBegley](https://twitter.com/IanBegley) NYK has 13 assists & just 4 turnovers thus far. NYK (20-18) held a PHX team missing Devin Booker to 39% shooting (27% from 3). [5:20 PM](https://twitter.com/IanBegley/status/1610038328501604352) [Ian Begley](https://twitter.com/IanBegley)@ [IanBegley](https://twitter.com/IanBegley) Julius Randle (28p, 16r, 6a) leads 5 Knicks in double figures as NYK tops PHX at MSG.

Julius Randle had 28 points and 16 rebounds to lead the New York Knicks to a 102-83 win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday in New York.

Randle is having a bounce back year after reaching a low point in New York last season.

Since New York went to a nine-man rotation, Randle has put up 28.6 points, 12.1 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game. The Knicks are 10-5 in that span. It's been a ...

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson returned to the starting lineup on Monday for their home afternoon matchup against the Phoenix Suns...

[New York Knicks](https://empiresportsmedia.com/category/new-york-knicks/) point guard [Jalen Brunson](https://www.nba.com/player/1628973/jalen-brunson) returned to the starting lineup on Monday for their home afternoon matchup against the Phoenix Suns, a game in which nearly every Knick player shined in several aspects. Their lone win came against the last-place Houston Rockets. Getting Brunson back was something that the Knicks desperately needed, as he provided so much to the Knicks with both his play and his leadership. Now I still got room for improvement, and I’m happy with overall with how we played.”Jalen Brunson via MSG Network “I’m just happy I can contribute [and] help these guys. Brunson’s presence helped allow all five Knicks starters reach double figures.

Almost a year after giving a thumbs down to fans at MSG, New York Knicks fans rained MVP chants down on Julius Randle in Monday's win.

Knicks fans were dissatisfied with the forward and their team after watching them make an incredible run to the playoffs a few months before. “It’s definitely a lot better feeling to be on that side.” Entering the 2022-23 season, there was a lot of speculation about the approach that Randle would take, and so far, what he’s been doing has been working well for him. That might not seem like much but given Randle’s history with the Flash forward to the start of 2023. In the Knicks’ first game of the new year, Randle led the team with 28 points, 16 rebounds, and six assists in a 102-83 rout of the Suns.

NEW YORK – Deandre Ayton doesn't recognize this team. The Phoenix Suns used to take every loss personally and hated dropping two games in a row.

“We just got to really lock in and fight,” Ayton said. Booker averages 9.2, but he isn’t the team leader in points in the paint. “We were getting stops, we were sharing the ball, getting in the paint and making plays for each other. The Suns had three starters – Landry Shamet, Chris Paul and Torrey Craig – combine to shoot 0-for-13 from the field for zero points in the first half. Phoenix led 4-0 with 10:11 left in the first quarter on Ayton buckets. Case in point, Lee had a transition opportunity. “It’s a mind-boggling thing, but it's happened too many times to this team,” Suns coach Monty Williams said. I’m used to us being down a 100, and we still are going to pull out and win the game. Ahead of that, here are five takeaways from Monday's loss to the Knicks: I think next game, everybody knows what the task is and everybody should know their damn assignment and know their damn role and do their role perfectly. “I feel like we came out with urgency,” Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley said. They also are are getting blitzed from start to finish.

The New York Knicks are getting back into a rhythm after suffering a season-long five-game losing streak. The rhythm has come in two blowout wins against ...

ET, MSG) before hitting the road for a quick trip north of the border against the Toronto Raptors. [Click Here](https://www.si.com/nba/knicks/) [.](http://dallasbasketball.com/) This dropped the Knicks one spot from 14 to 15 in this week's rankings. [Knicks](https://www.si.com/nba/knicks/news/new-york-knicks-derrick-rose-trade-miami-heat-dallas-mavericks-kemba-walker-kyle-lowry) hope to keep their win streak alive at the Garden tomorrow against the San Antonio Spurs (7:30 p.m. Both were held to less than 90 points by a staunch Knicks defense. [Houston Rockets ](https://www.si.com/nba/knicks/news/new-york-knicks-julius-randle-game-recap-houston-rockets-immanuel-quickley-quentin-grimes)on Saturday and [Phoenix Suns ](https://www.si.com/nba/knicks/news/new-york-knicks-game-recap-phoenix-suns-jalen-brunson-julius-randle)two nights later.