In an exciting Christmas Day matchup, the New York Knicks defeated the Milwaukee Bucks with a final score of 129-122 at Madison Square Garden. Jalen Brunson led the charge for the Knicks, scoring an impressive 38 points on 15-for-28 shooting.

With this victory, the Knicks notched their 24th Christmas Day win in franchise history, tying them for first place all-time with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers will face the Boston Celtics in their Christmas Day matchup later in the evening.

Despite the loss, the Bucks' seven-game winning streak came to an end. However, they still maintain their second-place position in the Eastern Conference with a solid 22-8 record. The Knicks, on the other hand, improved to 17-11 and sit just half a game behind the fourth-place Orlando Magic.

Brunson's outstanding performance propelled the Knicks to victory, showcasing his scoring ability and efficiency. He shot an impressive 15-for-28 from the field and also contributed 6 assists, 4 rebounds, 1 steal, and had zero turnovers in 37 minutes of play.

Teammates Julius Randle and Immanuel Quickley also made significant contributions to the Knicks' win. Randle finished the game with 24 points on 8-for-17 shooting and grabbed 9 rebounds. Quickley provided a spark off the bench, scoring 20 points on 7-for-10 shooting in just 22 minutes.

For the Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the charge with 32 points on 13-for-24 shooting, along with 13 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks. Damian Lillard also added 32 points for the Bucks, shooting 10-for-21 from the field.

Both teams struggled from beyond the arc, with the Bucks shooting 31% from 3-point range and the Knicks shooting 30.8%. However, New York dominated in the paint, outscoring Milwaukee 72-50 in points inside.

The Knicks also capitalized on fast break opportunities, holding a 23-12 advantage in fast break points. Notably, the Knicks had a significant impact when Quickley was on the floor, outscoring the Bucks by 14 points during his playing time.

Overall, the Knicks' strong offensive performance, led by Jalen Brunson, proved to be too much for the Bucks to handle. Despite the loss, the Bucks had solid contributions from Antetokounmpo and Lillard. Milwaukee will look to bounce back from this defeat and continue their successful season.

The Christmas Day victory marks an important milestone for the Knicks, as they join the Lakers as the winningest teams in Christmas Day matchups. The Knicks' impressive performance against a strong Bucks team highlights their potential as contenders in the Eastern Conference this season.

Both teams entertained fans on this festive day with a thrilling game, reminding basketball enthusiasts why Christmas Day matchups are always highly anticipated.