The New York Knicks defeated the visiting Milwaukee Bucks, 129-122, at Madison Square Garden on Christmas Day.

The Knicks jumped out to a strong start and led, 36-27, after one quarter. They pushed their lead up to 13 points early in the second, but the Bucks brought it down to an 11-point difference heading into the break. Both sides came out with intensity in the third and poured in 36 points each, while the Knicks carried and 11-point advantage into the final frame. Both sides kept up the pace in the fourth, but the Bucks could not make up the difference as they saw their seven-game win streak come to an end.

Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 38 points, four rebounds, six assists and a steal, in 37 minutes. Julius Randle followed up with 24 points, nine rebounds, two assists and a steal, while RJ Barrett added 21 points, six rebounds and a steal.

Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard totaled 32 points each to lead the way for the Bucks. Khris Middleton followed up with 24 points, two rebounds, six assists and a steal, while Brook Lopez tallied 14 points, six rebounds, a steal and two blocks.

The Bucks (22-8) will look to bounce back as they take on the Nets in Brooklyn on Wednesday. The Knicks (17-12) clash with the Thunder in OKC on Wednesday.