Topic / Subject
The Knicks blew out the Bucks 127–98 as Jalen Brunson scored 22 points in the first quarter, setting the tone for a statement win.

TL;DR
This was a wire to wire torching. Brunson blitzed early, OG hit threes, and New York rained 21 triples.

Key Details
• Reuters reports the Knicks beat the Bucks 127–98.
• Reuters reports Brunson scored 27 points, with 22 in the first quarter.
• Reuters reports OG Anunoby scored 24, and Karl Anthony Towns had 17 points and 13 rebounds.
• Reuters reports New York hit 21 three pointers on 42 attempts.

Breakdown
This is the version of New York that scares teams. They did not grind it out. They broke the game open immediately.

Brunson’s first quarter was basically a warning shot. When he gets into that mode early, the defense has to overreact, and it opens the floor for everyone else.

The three point volume is the other headline. Twenty one makes is not just hot shooting, it is a scheme and confidence flex, especially against a team like Milwaukee.

What to Watch Next
• Whether the Knicks keep the three point volume up, or return to a more balanced shot diet
• Brunson’s next few starts, to see if the early attack continues
• How OG and Towns fit looks when defenses adjust after a blowout like this

Sources
Reuters — “Jalen Brunson erupts early as Knicks thump Bucks”

Comment
Was this a one night heater, or a real preview of how high the Knicks ceiling is in the playoffs?