Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Explodes for 45 points in win

Brunson closed with 45 points (14-30 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 15-17 FT), one rebound, four assists, one block and one steal across 38 minutes during Thursday's 105-93 victory over Portland.

Brunson finished one shot attempt away from tying his season-high mark. He struggled badly from three-point range but made up for it with a strong night at the free-throw line en route to delivering his second-best scoring output of the campaign. Oddly enough, his three highest scoring performances this season have come on the road, and two have been against Western Conference opponents. Brunson will aim to remain hot when the Knicks take on the Kings on Saturday.