Brunson ended Tuesday's 106-100 loss to the 76ers with 21 points (6-19 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 8-8 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 34 minutes.
Brunson set the pace in scoring for the defending-champion Knicks on Opening Night, also turning in a perfect performance from the charity stripe. The superstar point guard is locked in as New York's top scoring option this year, having averaged at least 26 points per game in three straight seasons.