Earlier this season, Brunson had said his clutch gene was passed down from his mother, Sandra, a former volleyball player. “She keeps me focused,” he said. “She keeps me grounded.” But through his father, the point guard also learned how to push his mind and body past the pressure.

All-Stars Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns combined for 54 points, and Mikal Bridges came up with a massive block on Bulls center Nikola Vucevic to force overtime in New York’s 113-111 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday.

Karl-Anthony Towns had 32 points and 18 rebounds, Jalen Brunson added 22 points and 12 assists and the New York Knicks edged the Chicago Bulls 113-111 in overtime

New York got off to a slow start by scoring only 19 points in the first quarter. The Knicks found a way to get off to a halftime lead thanks to the dynamic play from Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson. Brunson finished with 22 points and 12 assists in the win. Towns finished with 32 points and 18 rebounds along the way as well.

Karl-Anthony Towns had 32 points and 18 rebounds, Jalen Brunson added 22 points and 12 assists and the New York Knicks edged Chicago Bulls 113-111 in overtime Thursday night. Miles McBride finished with 22 points,