Jalen Brunson scores 55, leads Knicks to win in OT

WASHINGTON – Jalen Brunson scored nine of his season-high 55 points in overtime and Karl-Anthony Towns had 30 points and 14 rebounds as the New York Knicks extended their season-best seven-game winning streak in a 136-132 victory. Washington Wizards Saturday night.

It was the first overtime game for both teams, and New York outscored Washington 17-13 in the extra period.

Brunson, who scored 42 points after halftime, converted two jumpers and five free throws in overtime.

Justin Champagnie scored a career-high 31 points with 10 rebounds and Malcolm Brogdon added 22 as the Wizards failed to win their second straight game after beating the Charlotte Hornets 113-110 on Thursday.

Playing without leading scorer Jordan Poole, who was out with a bruised left hip, Washington led for most of the game but committed 17 turnovers, resulting in 26 New York points.

Brunson had an outstanding performance in the second half and especially in overtime. He hit 16 of his 17 free throws and had nine assists.

The Knicks star converted a three-point play with 57 seconds left and made a floater with 11.1 seconds left to tie the game at 119 and force overtime.

The Knicks face the Wizards again on Monday.

The Associated Press contributed to this story.