Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Scores game-high 30 points in win
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Brunson recorded 30 points (10-19 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 10-12 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one steal across 41 minutes during Saturday's 121-108 win over the Cavaliers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Despite missing all four of his three-point attempts, Brunson led the Knicks in scoring, and he finished with a plus-15 differential in the win. The Knicks have gone on a month-long winning streak this postseason and are now just the 10th team in NBA history to win 10 straight playoff games. Of the previous nine teams to accomplish this feat, five went on to take home the Larry O'Brien trophy.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Playoff-high 14 assists
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Brunson produced 19 points (7-16 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and 14 assists in 40 minutes during Thursday's 109-93 win over Cleveland in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Brunson racked up 14 assists Thursday, the most he has recorded thus far during the playoffs. Fresh off a 38-point performance in Game 1, Brunson opted to get others involved, leading to a comfortable victory. In his past 10 appearances, Brunson has averaged 27.4 points, 6.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 2.2 three-pointers. Now leading the series 2-0, New York will head to Cleveland looking to assert its dominance on the road.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Takes over late in Game 1 win
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Brunson totaled 38 points (15-29 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 7-10 FT), six assists, five rebounds and three steals across 46 minutes in Tuesday's 115-104 overtime victory over the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Brunson spearheaded a historic comeback at Madison Square Garden, fueling a late surge after the Knicks trailed by as many as 22 points with 7:52 remaining in the fourth quarter. The star point guard took complete control of the final frame, erupting for 15 points on 7-of-9 shooting to erase the massive deficit and stun the Cavaliers. While his three-point shot wasn't falling, Brunson consistently reached his spots in the paint and mid-range to pick apart the Cleveland defense. He logged a massive 46 minutes in the series opener and has now eclipsed 30 points in four of his last seven postseason games. The victory marks New York's eighth consecutive win heading into Game 2.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Leads all scorers Friday
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Brunson finished with 33 points (11-22 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 8-9 FT), five rebounds and nine assists across 38 minutes in Friday's 108-94 win over Philadelphia in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Brunson had another stellar performance Friday night, surpassing the 30-point mark for the third time this postseason. He also showed some improvement from deep after going 1-for-5 from downtown in Game 2. With the Knicks one win away from the Eastern Conference Finals, Brunson and company will look to close out the series in Game 4 on Sunday.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Paces New York in Game 2 win
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Brunson notched 26 points (9-21 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six assists, one rebound and one steal across 41 minutes during Wednesday's 108-102 victory over Philadelphia in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Brunson led the way offensively for New York as the team rallied in the fourth quarter to take a 2-0 series lead. The star guard has eclipsed 20 points in six of eight playoff games this year, averaging 27.4 points, 5.8 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 1.1 steals during the postseason.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Strikes for 35 points in Game 1
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Brunson tallied 35 points (12-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 8-8 FT), one rebound, three assists and two steals across 31 minutes in Monday's 137-98 victory over the 76ers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Brunson was clearly feeling it during the first half, as he dropped 27 points to help the Knicks get out to a 74-51 lead. He didn't need to be quite as involved in the second half given the commanding lead. Brunson struggled to find his rhythm at times during the first round, so it was a promising sign to see him take control during Game 1 of the semifinals.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Erupts for 39 points in win
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Brunson contributed 39 points (15-23 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-8 FT), eight assists and three rebounds across 35 minutes in Tuesday's 126-97 win over the Hawks in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
After recording 19 points on 7-of-18 shooting in Saturday's Game 5 win, Brunson bounced back with an extremely efficient performance in Tuesday's blowout victory. The star point guard was the lone player to reach the 20-point threshold and has scored at least 26 points in four of five first-round games. He also dished out a game- and series-best eight assists. Brunson and the Knicks will now look to close out the series in Thursday's Game 6 in Atlanta.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Leaves for locker room
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Brunson exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Saturday's Game 4 against the Hawks due to an apparent left ankle injury, Vincent Goodwill of ESPN.com reports.
Brunson checked out with 10:29 remaining in the third quarter and can be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light. If the star point guard is unable to return, Miles McBride and Jose Alvarado will likely help pick up the slack.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Struggles from deep in loss
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Brunson closed Thursday's 109-108 loss to Atlanta in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with 26 points (11-23 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, four assists and two steals across 40 minutes.
Brunson had an opportunity to help the Knicks win the game in the waning seconds of the fourth quarter, but he turned the ball over in the clutch. The 29-year-old had a below-average night in terms of shooting efficiency, though he still managed to finish second on his squad in scoring behind OG Anunoby's 29-point night. Brunson has put up 25-plus points in each of the first three games of the series and will need to continue to be a big part of the offensive plan if New York intends to respond from two straight losses.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Drops 29 points in loss
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Brunson registered 29 points (10-26 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 5-7 FT), two rebounds and seven assists in 35 minutes during Monday's 107-106 loss to the Hawks in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Brunson led the Knicks in scoring, but despite a balanced attack from all five starters, the team got a total of 20 points from their second unit. Through two playoff games, Brunson is shooting 39.6 percent from the field with 28.5 points, 7.0 assists and 3.5 rebounds.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Efficient vs. Atlanta
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Anunoby ended with 18 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds and one steal across 38 minutes during Saturday's 113-102 victory over Atlanta in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Anunoby didn't have an eye-popping stat line for Saturday's win, but he was effective on the defensive boards and was efficient with the few shots he took to finish as the Knicks' third-leading scorer behind Jalen Brunson (28 points) and Karl-Anthony Towns (25 points). Anunoby may be known more for his defensive prowess, so it's an added bonus for the Knicks when he can produce on the offensive side of the floor and take some pressure of the shoulders of Brunson and Towns.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Leads Knicks in Game 1
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Brunson logged 28 points (9-22 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven assists, five rebounds and one steal in 36 minutes of Saturday's 113-102 Game 1 win over the Hawks.
Brunson was back in his usual role after missing the regular-season finale with an ankle issue, though it's likely his absence was precautionary. Brunson averaged 26.0 points, 6.8 assists, 3.3 rebounds, 2.6 threes and 0.8 steals during the regular season and carried that momentum over into the playoffs.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Available for Game 1
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Brunson (ankle) is available for Game 1 against the Hawks on Saturday.
Brunson was sidelined for the regular-season finale as a precaution, but his status to open the postseason was never in doubt. He finished the regular season with averages of 26.0 points, 6.8 assists, 3.3 rebounds, 2.6 threes and 0.8 steals over 35.0 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Efficient in Friday's win
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Brunson amassed 29 points (12-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals across 31 minutes during Friday's 112-95 victory over Toronto.
Brunson helped the Knicks maintain their double-digit halftime lead with 14 points in the third quarter and finished as the game's leading scorer, though he saw his double-double streak end at three games. The Knicks are locked in as the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference due to the Celtics' 144-118 win over the Pelicans on Friday , so Brunson and the rest of New York's starters could be rested for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Hornets.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Posts double-double
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Brunson notched 17 points (6-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound and 10 assists over 30 minutes during Friday's 136-96 victory over the Bulls.
Brunson, who was making his return from a one-game absence due to an ankle injury, didn't have his best performance in what was a favorable matchup on paper. However, the Knicks didn't need him to take over offensively in what turned out to be a 40-point win. Still, Brunson posted his first double-double since the loss to the Hornets on March 26, but he's failed to reach the 20-point plateau in back-to-back games, something that hadn't happened since a two-game stretch between March 4 and March 6. One bad game won't define Brunson's impressive season, but his workload and playing time are two things worth monitoring closely with the regular season coming to an end Sunday, April 12.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Available for Friday
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Brunson (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Brunson is no longer appearing on the injury report after missing Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies. Presumably, Wednesday was more of a maintenance day for the star guard.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Ruled out Wednesday
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Brunson (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, per Stefan Bondy of The New York Post.
The Knicks are opting to give their star point guard a maintenance day on the second leg of a back-to-back set against a weak Memphis team while he manages right ankle soreness. With Miles McBride (pelvis) also sidelined Wednesday, New York's backcourt rotation will be extremely shorthanded. Look for Jose Alvarado, Jordan Clarkson and Landry Shamet to absorb the bulk of the available minutes against Memphis.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: May not play Wednesday
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Brunson is questionable for Wednesday's game against Memphis due to right ankle soreness.
Wednesday marks the second leg of a back-to-back set for the Knicks, who are contemplating a maintenance day for Brunson while he manages a minor ankle issue. The Knicks have already ruled out Miles McBride (pelvis) for Wednesday, so if Brunson joins him on the sideline, more minutes would be available for the likes of Jose Alvarado, Jordan Clarkson and Landry Shamet.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Scores 32 in loss
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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.
