How did Jalen Brunson scores 40 as Knicks rally past Pacers

Jalen Brunson, named an Eastern Conference All-Star earlier Thursday, scored 11 of his 40 points in the final 6:45 for the surging New York Knicks

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The Knicks have won their last three games despite the absence of fellow All-Star Julius Randle (separated shoulder) and OG Anunoby (right elbow). Quentin Grimes (right knee) also missed Thursday's game

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Precious Achiuwa (12 points, 16 rebounds) and Isaiah Hartenstein (12 points, 19 rebounds) had double-doubles for the Knicks. Donte DiVincenzo scored 20 points while Miles McBride added 16 points off the bench

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Reserve Jalen Smith scored 20 points for the Pacers, who have lost two straight and five of eight. Pascal Siakam had 18 points

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Aaron Nesmith added 17 points and Tyrese Haliburton -- playing back-to-back games for the first time since Jan. 6-8 -- scored 15 points

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Obi Toppin (12 points) and Andrew Nembhard (10 points) each scored in double figures off the bench

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The Knicks called a timeout with two minutes left after Brunson collided with Nembhard and was slow to get up. Brunson hit a layup to put New York up for good

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