New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) controls the ball against Washington Wizards guard Delon Wright (55) during the second quarter at M

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.

For the second night in a row, the New York Knicks pulled out a gritty, close win. This time, the Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 121-115—just 24 hours

Clutch antics from Jalen Brunson allowed the Knicks to escape with yet another victory, as they downed the Toronto Raptors by a 121-115 final at Scotiabank Arena. Brunson led all Knicks with 28 points while Karl-Anthony Towns put up 27 points and 20 rebounds, nine of the offensive variety.

Jalen Brunson pulls up from way downtown and knocks down the 3-pointer to seal the Knicks' win.

Brunson scored 17 points in the fourth quarter to bring the Knicks back in a game they trailed by 11 after three. He ended up with his 12th game with at least 30 points and 10 assists since coming to New York,

Jalen Brunson scored 11 of the final 13 points Monday night for the New York Knicks, who overcame an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit to top the visiting Houston Rockets 124-118.