New York (6-4) defeated Milwaukee (1-10), 117-85, on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. 19,812 were in attendance for the NBA game.

Two former Vols appeared in the contest.

Rookie Nate Ament played 22 minutes for the Bucks. He scored 10 points and recorded two rebounds, one assist and two steals. Ament converted 40of-8 field goal attempts and 2-of-5 three-point attempts.

Dalton Knecht played eight minutes for the Knicks. He totaled three points and converted 1-of-2 three-point attempts.

New York guard Jalen Brunson led all scorers with 23 points in 28 minutes. He converted 7-of-18 field goal attempts, 1-of-3 three-point attempts and 8-of-8 free throw attempts.

The Knicks led for 87% of the game and their largest lead was 32 points. Milwaukee's largest lead was three points.

New York outrebounded the Bucks, 59-32, while outscoring Milwaukee, 38-28, for points in the paint.

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