Knicks’ Brunson earns Eastern Player of Week honor

Jalen Brunson powered the Knicks past the Cavaliers 109-97 with 31 points and nine assists, including a second-quarter stretch in which he scored 18 consecutive New York points. Karl-Anthony Towns added 29 points and 13 rebounds, while Donovan Mitchell scored a season-high 37 for Cleveland. The victory extended New York’s winning streak to three games and helped the defending champions move above .500. Brunson was also named Eastern Conference Player of the Week after averaging 27.7 points and 6.3 assists while shooting 42.9% from three-point range during the Knicks’ three wins.