Brunson, also known for his die-hard Eagles fandom, scored 38 points in the Knicks’ overtime win over the Sixers. During the game, he told ESPN he “absolutely” cosigned Towns wearing an Eagles sweater, and postgame was asked why Towns changed out of his Birds sweater.

As the Knicks lost to the Pistons, there was some worry regarding the finger of Karl-Anthony Towns.

"We're losing games I feel like we shouldn't be losing," wing Josh Hart said in the locker room after the defeat. "We've got to start figuring it out. We're halfway through. There's nothing we can do about the first half now. But if we want to be the team we're trying to be at the end of the season, we need to start correcting stuff now."

Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart each posted double-doubles Wednesday night for the host New York Knicks, who snapped a three-game losing streak by gradually pulling away from the Toronto Raptors for a 112-98 win.

Brunson delivered in the clutch, making one decisive play after another to prevent what could have been the Knicks’ sixth loss in their last eight games. Instead, the All-Star captain powered his team to a gritty 125-119 overtime victory over the 76ers. Crisis averted.

Even with star center Karl-Anthony Towns sidelined, the New York Knicks handled business on the road, dropping the Philadelphia 76ers in overtime 125-119

Brunson scored 38 points and took control in overtime, while Hart recorded a triple-double and Bridges scored 23 points in the city where they became college stars.

Towns is dealing with a thumb ailment ahead of Knicks-Timberwolves, and New York can't afford to be without him much longer.

The 7-footer is averaging 25.4 points and 13.9 rebounds per game — second-most in the NBA — in 38 appearances.

Andre Snellings looks at how things have shifted on the Knicks this season with the arrival of Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, and the impact it has on fantasy and betting.