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Brunson, Randle Power Knicks Over Suns

KNICKS 102 – SUNS 88 For the second game in three nights the New York Knicks rode their defense to a dominant victory, shutting down the Phoneix Suns offense in…

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NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 2: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks dribbles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns on January 2, 2023 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images)

KNICKS 102 - SUNS 88

For the second game in three nights the New York Knicks rode their defense to a dominant victory, shutting down the Phoneix Suns offense in a 102-88 decision on the second day of 2023. The Knicks are now riding a two-game winning streak and find themselves at 20-18 on the year.

Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson led the way for New York. Randle led all scorers with 28 points and 16 boards. Brunson matched that effort with 24 points of his own. The huge nights for Brunson and Randle were part of an offensive output where the Knicks shot 48 percent from the floor.

As good as New York's dynamic duo was on the offensive glass, Monday's win was really about defense.

The Knicks held the Suns to only 39 percent from the floor and 27 percent shooting from beyond the arch. The biggest highlight of the day had to be the 21-0 run the Knicks found themselves in in the second quarter as New York built a 52-20 lead.

Future Hall of Famer Chris Paul was held to just 10 points on 4-of-11 shooting. The 37-year old Paul, who has struggled this season has become familiar with these kinds of games. He netted only 10 points in a loss to Memphis on December 23.

Randle Loves the Fans

Beautiful Transition

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Knicks fans loved the score

That 21-0 Run

This Knicks fan isn't used to this.

The look on Suns Coach Monty Williams

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The Swat at the Hoop

Any Phoenix Suns fans out there?

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Michael Cohen is the News and Sports Director at Fox Sports Radio New Jersey and Magic 98.3 FM, as well as a radio production assistant with Fox and Magic in New Jersey. He started his career in Somerset in 2018 initially as a news fill-in at WCTC 1450 AM, and soon moved up to higher responsibilities in the ensuing years, assuming News & Sports Director title in 2021Prior to his time with Fox Sports New Jersey, Michael was play-by-play voice for New Jersey Jackals baseball, and as well as play-by-play and color for the College of Staten Island basketball (men and women), softball and baseball. Michael began his career as a news and sportswriter with the Jersey Journal of Hudson County.