Brunson logged 32 points (13-22 3Pt, 4-7 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds and five assists in 36 minutes during Sunday's 111-100 loss to the Thunder.
Brunson put together another impressive performance Sunday despite the loss, logging a game-high 32 points on great efficiency. In addition to his scoring, Brunson dished out a team-high five assists. The star guard has averaged 30.0 points, 8.3 assists and 2.7 rebounds in 38.3 minutes per contest over his last three appearances.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Dishes 13 assists in loss
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Brunson finished Thursday's 114-103 loss to the Hornets with 26 points (10-23 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 13 assists, two rebounds and one steal over 40 minutes.
Brunson came out firing with 17 points in the first quarter but cooled off over the final three frames, going 4-for-14 (28.6 percent) from the field in that span. He still finished as the Knicks' leader in both points and assists, finishing with his first double-double since March 4 and ninth of the season. Since March 1, Brunson has averaged 24.0 points, 9.1 assists, 3.1 rebounds, 1.9 threes and 1.1 steals over 36.5 minutes per game.
Brunson tallied 32 points (11-19 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 8-9 FT), seven assists and one rebound over 39 minutes during the Knicks' 121-116 win over the Pelicans on Tuesday.
As he's done over the past few seasons, Brunson put the Knicks on his back in the fourth quarter, scoring 15 of his game-high 32 points in the final frame to propel New York to its seventh consecutive win. It was the 24th game of 30-plus points this season for Brunson, but only his third in 17 outings since the All-Star break, though he's averaging almost two dimes more compared to before the mid-February break. The Knicks will embark on a four-game road trip Thursday in Charlotte as they look to surpass the Celtics for the second seed in the Eastern Conference standings.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Scores 23 in blowout win Sunday
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Brunson produced 23 points (9-19 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four assists and one steal over 28 minutes during Sunday's 145-113 victory over the Wizards.
Brunson could've ended with a better stat line had he logged more minutes, but there was no need to play him down the stretch as the Knicks were cruising to an easy win. The star floor general has failed to reach the 25-point game in back-to-back contests, something that hadn't happened since a three-game stretch between March 4 and March 8. Still, he's averaging 23.1 points, 3.4 rebounds and 9.1 assists per game this month, so his role as the Knicks' go-to scoring and playmaking option isn't under any threat, although there will be times in which he'll cede the No. 1 role to Karl-Anthony Towns, like in this win.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Rough shooting performance
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Brunson ended with 17 points (7-19 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and two steals across 41 minutes during Friday's 93-92 win over Brooklyn.
Brunson, who was returning to the lineup after sitting out Tuesday's game against the Pacers due to right ankle injury management and a cervical strain, had a woeful shooting performance and certainly took a step back compared to his previous games, perhaps showing that he's still not 100 percent healthy. Brunson was coming off five straight games with at least 24 points and seven assists before missing Tuesday's outing, and while he ended with close to a double-double Friday, his shooting woes were hard to ignore as he needed 19 shots to score 17 points. Brunson will aim to bounce back when the Knicks take on the Wizards on Sunday.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Removed from injury report
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Brunson (ankle/neck) is off the injury report for Friday's game against the Nets.
After sitting out Tuesday's win over the Pacers due to right ankle injury management and a cervical strain, the All-Star point guard practiced Thursday and is ready to roll for Friday. Jose Alvarado will likely head back to the bench versus Brooklyn. Brunson has scored at least 24 points in five straight appearances, during which he's averaging 27.8 points, 8.2 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 37.1 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Fully practices Thursday
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Brunson (ankle) practiced in full Thursday, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
After missing Tuesday's game against the Pacers, Brunson continues to trend in the right direction. Knicks head coach Mike Brown said Tuesday that he believes Brunson will return to the lineup Friday against the Nets, and his availability at Thursday's practice reinforces that belief.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Expected to return Friday
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Knicks head coach Mike Brown said Tuesday that he believes Brunson (ankle/neck) will return to the lineup Friday against the Nets, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports. "I imagine [he'll play in Brooklyn]. ... There's two days off before the next game," Brown said of Brunson. "There's plenty of time to get himself right."
Brunson was sidelined for just the sixth time all season and for the first time since Jan. 17 during Tuesday's 136-110 win over the Pacers. The veteran point guard's absence was attributed to right ankle injury management as well as a cervical strain on the right side, but neither issue is viewed as a major concern. The Knicks were likely just looking to give Brunson some rest during a lighter portion of their schedule; after defeating the 15-54 Pacers, New York will face three non-contending teams in Brooklyn, Washington and New Orleans for its next three matchups.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Ruled out Tuesday
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Brunson (ankle/neck) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pacers, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Brunson was initially listed as questionable for Tuesday's contest due to right ankle injury management and a cervical strain, though he was downgraded to doubtful Tuesday morning and has now officially been ruled out. His next opportunity to play will come Friday against the Nets. With Brunson sidelined, Landry Shamet and Jose Alvarado are candidates for increased playing time, while Tyler Kolek may return to the rotation.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Downgraded to doubtful
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Brunson (ankle) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Pacers.
Brunson was previously listed as questionable, but the Knicks seemingly believe it's in his best interest to rest up against this struggling opponent. With Brunson expected to sit, Jose Alvarado and Landry Shamet could be more involved in the Knicks' backcourt, but Karl-Anthony Towns will presumably be the go-to scorer.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Scores 30 vs. Warriors
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Brunson ended with 30 points (9-20 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 10-10 FT), one rebound, nine assists, one block and two steals in 36 minutes during Sunday's 110-107 victory over Golden State.
Brunson is experiencing an uptick in his scoring numbers, as this was his fourth consecutive contest with at least 28 points and eight assists. The star floor general reached the 30-point plateau for the first time since Feb. 19, which was his first game after the All-Star break. Brunson is the undisputed go-to scoring option for the Knicks, averaging 23.8 points with 8.4 assists per game since the break (14 appearances).
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Puts up game-high 29 points
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Brunson recorded 29 points (11-25 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, nine assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Friday's 101-92 win over Indiana.
With Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) sitting out, New York's offense ran through Brunson on Friday. The All-Star floor general turned in his highest-scoring output since the Feb. 19 loss to the Pistons, reaching the 20-point plateau in his fourth straight game. Since the All-Star break, Brunson has averaged 23.3 points, 8.4 assists and 4.1 rebounds in 36.0 minutes per contest across 13 games.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Pours in 28 points
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Brunson notched 28 points (12-23 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and one steal across 38 minutes during Monday's 126-118 loss to the Clippers.
Brunson had a solid outing and helped mount a few rallies in the second half, but it ultimately wasn't enough to upend the Clippers on the road. The stop in Los Angeles hasn't gone according to plan, as Brunson's 24-point outing wasn't enough to generate a victory against the Lakers on Sunday. The team will continue the grueling five-game road set Wednesday against the Jazz, and it's reasonable to expect continued strong totals from one of the league's elite point guards.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Drops 24 against Lakers
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Brunson recorded 24 points (8-19 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-7 FT), six rebounds and seven assists across 42 minutes during Sunday's 110-97 loss to the Lakers.
After scoring a combined 25 points over the prior two games, Brunson returned to his usual level of offense, although he did see his streak of three straight games with double-digit assists come to an end. In 10 games since the All-Star break, the 29-year-old point guard is averaging 21.8 points, 8.4 assists, 4.0 boards and 2.3 threes.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Ties season high with 15 dimes
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Brunson registered nine points (3-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, 15 assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Friday's 142-103 victory over the Nuggets.
While the All-Star point guard left the scoring to his teammates, Brunson's 15 assists tied his season high -- a mark he'd established just two days prior against the Thunder. Over his last 12 games, Brunson is averaging 22.8 points, 8.1 assists, 3.8 boards and 2.5 threes.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Headed to locker room
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Brunson limped back to the locker room during Wednesday's game with an apparent leg injury, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
Brunson may have taken some damage attempting to draw a charge, and for now, he should be considered questionable to return. If Brunson needs to miss time, that would open up minutes for Jose Alvarado.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Strong line in win
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Brunson recorded 26 points (10-22 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, 10 assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 111-95 win over Toronto.
Brunson helped the Knicks improve to 40-22 on the season with yet another strong performance. Over his last seven outings, he's averaging 24.1 points, 6.7 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 2.4 three-pointers in 35.0 minutes per contest.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Helps build early lead Sunday
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Brunson posted 24 points (7-16 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven assists and four rebounds over 32 minutes during the Knicks' 114-89 win over the Spurs on Sunday.
Brunson played a key role in the Knicks' 26-2 run in the first quarter, with the All-Star point guard scoring 11 of his 24 points in the opening frame to finish as the team's second-leading scorer behind Mikal Bridges (25 points). Brunson has scored 20-plus points in five of six games since the All-Star break, and over that span he has averaged 23.8 points, 6.2 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 2.5 threes over 34.8 minutes per game while shooting 44.1 percent from deep.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Sets tone in first quarter
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Brunson posted 27 points (11-17 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds and three assists over 31 minutes during the Knicks' 127-98 win over the Bucks on Friday.
Brunson got off to a sizzling start with 22 points in the first quarter, and while he was limited to just five points over the next two quarters, he sat for the entire final frame with the Knicks holding onto a commanding lead. His first-quarter outburst was the second-most points scored in the first frame by a Knicks player in franchise history, falling one point shy from his own mark that he set Jan. 12, 2025 against Milwaukee. Brunson will wrap up the month of February having averaged 23.8 points, 6.7 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 2.4 threes and 0.8 steals over 35.6 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Drops 33 points vs. Detroit
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Brunson recorded 33 points (12-20 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven assists, six rebounds and two steals over 38 minutes during the Knicks' 126-111 loss to the Pistons on Thursday.
Brunson scored 20 of his team-high 33 points in the second half as he attempted to lead the Knicks' comeback efforts. He was the only New York player to have some success from beyond the arc, with the rest of the Knicks going 5-for-28 (17.9 percent) from three-point range. Brunson has scored at least 30 points in four of his last six outings and will continue to lead the Knicks' offense while Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby and others provide support.
