Brunson registered 41 points (13-27 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 12-16 FT), three rebounds and 12 assists over 44 minutes during Thursday's 118-115 win over the 76ers in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Brunson made history with his performance in this Game 6 win, becoming the fourth player in NBA history to record 39 or more points in four consecutive playoff appearances, which Michael Jordan last achieved during the 1992-93 season. Brunson averaged 35.5 points, 9.0 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game in the first-round series and should play a prominent role as the Knicks take on the Pacers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Drops 40 points in Game 5 loss
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Brunson amassed 40 points (15-32 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 6-9 FT), three rebounds, six assists and three steals across 51 minutes during Tuesday's 112-106 overtime loss to Philadelphia in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Brunson was carrying a probable tag into Tuesday's game with a right knee contusion, but he powered through it and didn't appear limited in any way. Brunson's counting stats continue to be through the roof, but he has struggled with his shot. Through five playoff games, Brunson is hitting 41.9 percent from the field and 28.9 percent from beyond the arc.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Suiting up against Philadelphia
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Brunson (knee) is available and in the starting lineup for Tuesday's Game 5 against the 76ers.
Brunson has been upgraded from probable to available Tuesday despite dealing with a right knee contusion. While the star guard is averaging 33.0 points per game across the four games of the series, he is shooting just 40.5 percent from the field and 25.9 percent from three.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Probable for Game 5
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Brunson is probable for Tuesday's Game 5 against the 76ers due to a right knee contusion.
Brunson briefly exited Sunday's Game 4 win over the 76ers, and it seems unlikely the issue will force him to miss Game 5. Over the first four matchups of the series, he's averaged 33.0 points, 9.0 assists and 5.3 rebounds in 42.0 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Record performance in Game 4 win
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Brunson recorded 47 points (18-34 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 9-11 FT), four rebounds, 10 assists and one block over 44 minutes during Sunday's 97-92 victory over Philadelphia in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Brunson put on a show Sunday to help New York take a commanding 3-1 lead against Philadelphia, leading all players in the contest in scoring and assists while setting a playoff career high in scoring and the most points scored by a Knicks players in a playoff game. Brunson has been on a tear as of late, becoming the first player in NBA playoff history with over 85 points and 20 assists in a two-game span.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Returns after brief absence
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Brunson (leg) has returned to Sunday's Game 4 against the 76ers, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
Brunson went to the locker room following the final play of the third quarter after appearing to bang knees with Kyle Lowry. Brunson was only in the locker room for a few minutes before being cleared to return. He's been stellar for the Knicks in Game 4, posting 38 points (15-26 FG) and 10 assists through three quarters.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Leaves Game 4 early
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Brunson went to the locker room following the final play of the third quarter during Sunday's Game 4 against the 76ers due to an apparent right leg injury, Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic reports.
Brunson has been stellar for the Knicks in Game 4, posting 38 points (15-26 FG) and 10 assists in 34 minutes, so his potential absence in the fourth quarter could be costly. The severity of the injury remains unclear, but Miles McBride figures to get plenty of run in Brunson's absence.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: High scorer despite poor shooting
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Brunson posted 24 points (8-29 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 7-9 FT), eight rebounds and six assists over 38 minutes during Monday's 104-101 win over the 76ers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
A productive night at the charity stripe and decent secondary production helped mask Brunson's dreadful shooting night. The usually prolific guard has converted only 29.1 percent of his shots in the quarterfinals, and although the Knicks have pulled off a 2-0 lead amid the slump, the team's outlook will be much better if his shooting stroke gets back on track.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Does just enough
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Brunson logged 22 points (8-26 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 41 minutes during Saturday's 111-104 win over the 76ers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. He also had five turnovers.
Brunson posted 3-for-12 shooting in the first half and 5-for-14 shooting in the second half, signifying the consistently tough defense of Philadelphia in Game 1. A typically lethal pull-up three-point shooter, there will likely be better days ahead for Brunson, but Saturday is a good representation of his scoring floor in the postseason.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Hits 40-point mark in OT win Sunday
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Brunson recorded 40 points (14-30 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 11-12 FT), eight rebounds and seven assists in 41 minutes during Sunday's 120-119 overtime win over Chicago.
The Knicks were playing for the second seed in the Eastern Conference, and the team needed Brunson to be at his best if New York was to have a chance of stealing that spot from the Bucks. As has been the case all season long, Brunson thrived when the Knicks needed him the most, and he reached the 40-point mark for the 11th time this season -- and third since the beginning of April. Brunson will enter the playoffs in a sizzling run, having scored 30 or more points in seven consecutive appearances.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Extends scoring run in win Friday
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Brunson had 30 points (10-25 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 7-7 FT), one rebound, 11 assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Friday's 111-107 win over the Nets.
Brunson had been struggling against the Nets this season, but he came through Friday in a game during which the team needed him and extended his streak of consecutive games with 30 or more points to six appearances. Brunson is expected to handle his regular workload in the final game of the regular season since the Knicks are tied with the Bucks for the second seed in the Eastern Conference.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Good to go Friday
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Brunson (leg) is available Friday against the Nets, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.
Brunson has already hit the 75-game mark for the season and is not expected to play on a minutes restriction, as the Knicks try to claim the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. He has averaged 32.8 points and 7.1 assists in 34.9 minutes over his last 18 appearances, but Brunson has struggled against the Nets this season, averaging 21.0 points and 6.7 assists on 39.3 percent from the field.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Expected to play against Brooklyn
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Brunson is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Nets due to a right lower leg contusion.
Brunson hasn't missed a game since March 5 and isn't expected to do so Friday despite dealing with a leg contusion. The star guard is on a scoring tear, tallying at least 30 points in each of his last five outings.
Brunson ended with 39 points (15-23 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 3-5 FT), two rebounds and four assists in 30 minutes during Thursday's 118-109 victory over the Celtics.
Brunson carried the Knicks to one of their best wins of the regular season, handing the Celtics their fourth loss at home and dazzling as an elite offensive presence once again. Brunson has now scored at least 35 points in five consecutive games while reaching the 30-point mark in seven of his last eight appearances. Over that eight-game stretch, he's averaged an elite 38.5 points per game while shooting 50.7 percent from the field.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Pours in 43 points
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Brunson recorded 43 points (16-32 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 9-11 FT), six rebounds and eight assists over 39 minutes during Sunday's 122-109 victory over Milwaukee.
This was just another day in the office for Brunson as he continued his dominant play. For the past month, Brunson has produced second-round fantasy value in nine-category formats with averages of 32.1 points, 7.5 assists, 3.4 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 2.7 three-pointers.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Stays hot despite loss vs. Chicago
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Brunson posted 35 points (13-28 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 8-10 FT), six rebounds, 11 assists and two steals across 42 minutes during Friday's 108-100 loss to the Bulls.
Brunson has notched three double-doubles in a row and has reached the 35-point mark in his last two appearances, but the Knicks have gone 1-2 in that stretch. The star floor general should operate as New York's go-to player on offense the rest of the way since Julius Randle (shoulder) will be out for the rest of the season.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Available for Friday
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Brunson (foot) is available for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Brunson is dealing with some minor right foot soreness, but it's a good sign that the Knicks are allowing him to play the second leg of this back-to-back set. Josh Hart (wrist) is also good to go for New York.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Explodes for 35 points in win
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Brunson closed with 35 points (12-20 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 9-10 FT), two rebounds, 11 assists and three steals in 38 minutes during Thursday's 120-109 victory over the Kings.
Brunson had to carry the Knicks offensively once again, and the star floor general responded admirably, reaching the 35-point mark for the 16th time this season and recording his seventh double-double of the campaign. Knowing OG Anunoby (elbow) doesn't have a timetable for return and Julius Randle (shoulder) will miss the rest of the season, Brunson will be the undisputed go-to player on offense for a Knicks team that's gunning for a top-four finish in the Eastern Conference. Brunson has also scored 20 or more points in all but one of his last 11 contests.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Double-double in Miami
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Brunson provided 20 points (5-18 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 9-10 FT), two rebounds and 10 assists over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 109-99 loss to the Heat.
It's the sixth double-double of the season for Brunson, one short of his career high. The 27-year-old guard has scored at least 20 points in five straight games and 10 of the last 11, and he's averaged 31.7 points, 6.8 assists, 3.1 boards, 3.1 threes and 0.9 steals over the latter stretch.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Scores 30 points in loss
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Brunson supplied 30 points (11-25 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 4-8 FT), two rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Sunday's 113-112 loss to the Thunder.
Brunson didn't repeat the impressive 61-point performance he delivered against the Spurs on Friday, but for the second game in a row, a stellar outing from him ended in another New York loss. Despite the team's recent rough patch, which was bound to happen at some point given all their absences, Brunson remains an elite scorer and stud across all fantasy formats. He's averaging 32.9 points per game across his last 10 outings.
