CHICAGO — Jalen Brunson and the Knicks own the United Center.
Two days prior, Brunson sent defender Alex Caruso to the ground with a crossover dribble before burying the dagger 3-pointer in overtime. Then on Friday — against the same opponent in the same arena — Brunson was a dead-eye marksman while nailing a career-high six 3-pointers, as the Knicks swept their two-game away series over the Bulls with a 114-91 cakewalk.
Brunson, who grew up in the Chicago area and won an Illinois State title at nearby Stevenson High, finished with 22 points, six assists and three steals Friday. Helped by RJ Barrett (27 points), Quentin Grimes (22) and Julius Randle (19), the Knicks (16-13) won their sixth straight overall and represent the hottest team in the Eastern Conference.
