Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Scores 19 points in playoff exit
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Brunson ended Saturday's 125-108 loss to the Pacers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals with 19 points (8-18 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and seven assists in 34 minutes.
Brunson couldn't carry the Knicks into what would've been a decisive Game 7 at Madison Square Garden, and the star floor general was unable to leave his mark on offense in the loss Saturday. The Pacers did a good job of limiting his influence, reflected in his shooting line. Brunson surpassed the 30-point mark in four of six games in the Eastern Conference Finals, but he couldn't deliver when it mattered the most. He finished the playoffs with averages of 29.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 7.0 assists per game in 18 postseason contests. Brunson earned All-NBA Second Team honors and was named Clutch Player of the Year, finishing the 2024-25 campaign with averages of 26.0 points, 7.3 assists, 2.9 rebounds, 2.3 three-pointers and 0.9 steals across 35.4 minutes per game in 65 regular-season appearances.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Pours in 32 points in win
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Brunson had 32 points (12-18 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one block across 34 minutes during Thursday's 111-94 win over the Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Brunson posted a game-high mark in points, helping keep the Knicks' title hopes alive. The superstar point guard has logged four games with at least 30 points over five outings against the Pacers in this series. Additionally, the 28-year-old was efficient from beyond the arc in the victory after entering Thursday's game shooting just 31.0 percent from downtown over the club's previous four matchups. Brunson and the Knicks will attempt to stave off elimination once again in Saturday's Game 6 on the road.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Elite stat line not enough Friday
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Brunson finished with 36 points (13-27 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, 11 assists and one steal across 39 minutes during Friday's 114-109 loss to the Pacers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Brunson has surpassed the 35-point mark in his two outings in the series, but the Knicks are facing a 0-2 deficit ahead of two pivotal contests in Indiana in the coming days. The Knicks need Brunson to be at his best if they're going to mount a comeback, and so far, the team's supporting cast has struggled to perform. Brunson posted 43 points in Game 1.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Scores 43 points in crushing loss
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Brunson generated 43 points (15-25 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 12-14 FT), five assists and one rebound over 38 minutes of Wednesday's 138-135 overtime loss to Indiana in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Brunson got to his spots at will Wednesday, doing nearly all of his damage inside the arc. He picked up his fifth foul with 10 minutes left in regulation, forcing him to the sidelines for nearly half of the fourth quarter. Still, Brunson was on the floor for the final five minutes of the frame as Indiana came back from a 15-point deficit. The 28-year-old point guard provided six of New York's 10 points in overtime, but his potential game-tying three-pointer in the final seconds went long, resulting in the loss. The performance marked Brunson's fifth 40-point game of the season and his second of the playoffs.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Scores 22 in Game 5 loss
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Brunson had 22 points (7-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-9 FT), one rebound and six assists in 33 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 127-102 loss to Boston in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Brunson has surpassed the 20-point mark in four of the five games during the series, but this was far from his most efficient performance, as the Knicks couldn't get the deal done and will now return to Madison Square Garden for Game 6 on Friday. Even if his Game 5 performance wasn't the best, Brunson will need to play a huge role for the Knicks if they want to move to the Eastern Conference Finals and face the Pacers. The star floor general is averaging 26.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game in the series against the Celtics.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Flirts with 40-point night
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Brunson amassed 39 points (14-25 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 7-9 FT), five rebounds and 12 assists across 40 minutes during Monday's 121-113 victory over Boston in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Brunson provided plenty of offensive firepower for his squad in Monday's Game 4, leading the team in both points and assists to help New York take a commanding 3-1 series lead. This marks Brunson's best scoring performance of the second round, though he fell just one point shy of his 40-point outburst in Game 6 of the opening round against Detroit. The Knicks will undoubtedly lean heavily on Brunson again Wednesday in Boston with the hope of finishing off the Celtics.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Scores 27 with seven dimes
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Brunson had 27 points (9-21 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 40 minutes during Saturday's 115-93 loss to the Celtics in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Brunson put together one of the best all-around performances on the Knicks for the afternoon, but his contributions were not enough to put his team up 3-0 in the series. The star floor general should remain a valuable fantasy option across all formats, though, as he's averaging 24.3 points, 6.3 assists and 3.7 rebounds per game in the series while shooting 38.5 percent from three-point range.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Leads from front in Game 1 win
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Brunson logged 29 points (9-23 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, five assists and two steals over 44 minutes during Monday's 108-105 overtime victory over Boston in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Brunson turned in another impressive performance, helping the Knicks to an improbable victory in Game 1 against the Celtics. The victory sees New York grab homecourt advantage away from Boston, something that could prove vital moving forward. Brunson and the Knicks will be looking for a repeat performance when the two teams meet again Wednesday.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Shines in Game 6 win
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Brunson had 40 points (15-33 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven assists and four rebounds in 42 minutes during Thursday's 116-113 win over the Pistons in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Brunson delivered a game-high 40 points and sank a go-ahead triple to send the Knicks to the second round for the third straight year. The superstar point guard recorded 30 or more points in five games during the first round, averaging 31.5 points, 8.2 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 2.5 three-pointers across 40.0 minutes per game during the club's first-round series win over Detroit. Brunson and the Knicks are set to face the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. He averaged 26.8 points, 5.3 assists, 3.3 three-pointers and 1.3 rebounds across 34.0 minutes per contest in four regular-season outings against Boston during the 2024-25 campaign.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Struggles from field in loss
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Brunson amassed 16 points (4-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-10 FT), three rebounds and seven assists across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 106-103 loss to the Pistons in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Brunson couldn't find any rhythm on the offensive end, putting forth easily his worst game of the series. It was simply an off night for the Knicks, something that needs to be rectified if the playing group hopes to avoid a dreaded Game 7. Look for Brunson to come out with an aggressive mindset when the two teams meet again Thursday.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Scores 32 points in Game 4
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Brunson tallied 32 points (13-26 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 assists, five rebounds and one block over 39 minutes in Sunday's 94-93 win over Detroit in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Brunson briefly left in the third quarter of Sunday's game after aggravating a right ankle injury that caused him to miss 15 games towards the tail end of the regular season. He was able to return for the fourth frame, where he scored 15 of his 32 points to help extend the Knicks' lead in the series to 3-1. Brunson has scored at least 30 points in all four games of the series while connecting on 46.0 percent of his field-goal attempts (including 35.5 percent of his three-point tries on 7.8 3PA/G).
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Returns Sunday
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Brunson (ankle) has returned in the fourth quarter of Sunday's Game 4 against the Pistons, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Brunson exited to the locker room in the third quarter due to a right ankle injury but had it taped up and returned with 10:14 remaining. The superstar should be able to handle his usual workload the rest of the way.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Exits to locker room
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Brunson exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent right ankle injury during the third quarter of Sunday's Game 4 against the Pistons, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Brunson got tangled up with an opposing player and appeared to be in a considerable amount of pain while remaining on the floor for an extended period. The superstar had previously missed 15 straight games near the end of the regular season due to a sprained right ankle and likely aggravated the injury. If Brunson is unable to return, Miles McBride will likely receive an uptick in playing time the rest of the way.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Pours in 30 points in win
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Brunson produced 30 points (9-20 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 11-13 FT), nine assists, seven rebounds and one block in 39 minutes during Thursday's 118-116 victory over Detroit in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Brunson stuffed the stat sheet to give the Knicks a 2-1 series lead, and he has posted at least 30 points in all three games of the club's first-round series thus far. The NBA's 2024-25 Clutch Player of the Year struggled through the first three quarters but caught fire in the fourth, shooting 4-for-6 from the field with 12 points and two assists. Brunson is averaging 33.7 points, 8.0 assists and 4.0 rebounds across 41.0 minutes per contest during the first round.
Brunson accumulated 37 points (12-27 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 9-11 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 44 minutes during Monday's 100-94 loss to Detroit in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Brunson led the way for New York as the team's top scorer despite briefly leaving Game 2 in the fourth quarter due to an undisclosed reason. Brunson also led New York in threes made and assists, and he contributed defensively with a pair of steals. Brunson has been strong so far in the series against Detroit, averaging 35.5 points and 7.5 rebounds over the first two games.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Returns vs. Pistons
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Brunson (undisclosed) has checked back into Monday's Game 2 against the Pistons, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Brunson briefly exited to the locker room with 4:43 remaining in the fourth but checked back in at the 4:27 mark. The star point guard should be able to handle his usual workload the rest of the way.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Exits to locker room Monday
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Brunson (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Monday's Game 2 against the Pistons, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
Brunson exited to the locker room with 4:43 remaining in the final quarter. If the superstar is unable to return, Miles McBride will likely shoulder the workload at point guard the rest of the way.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Puts up 34 points in Game 1
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Brunson notched 34 points (12-27 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 8-10 FT), two rebounds and eight assists across 40 minutes during Saturday's 123-112 win over Detroit in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Brunson connected on just 26.7 percent of his field-goal attempts in the first half, but the Knicks captain bounced back to score 23 points in the second half. He appeared to tweak his ankle late in the third frame, but he was on the floor for the fourth quarter to help spark the Knicks to a Game 1 victory. In last year's playoffs, Brunson averaged 32.4 points, 7.5 assists and 3.3 rebounds over 39.8 minutes per game, and he'll continue to carry the Knicks' offensive workload in Game 2 on Monday.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Fades injury report
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Brunson (ankle) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's Game 1 against the Pistons.
Brunson missed 15 games at the end of the regular season due to an ankle sprain. He returned to play in four games before sitting out the regular-season finale, but he's been cleared to play Saturday and should handle his normal workload. Brunson finished his third regular season in New York, averaging 26.0 points on 48.8 percent shooting (including 38.3 percent from three on 6.1 3PA/G), 7.3 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 35.4 minutes per game across 65 outings.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Expected to play vs. Detroit
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Brunson (ankle) didn't play in the regular-season finale but is expected to be ready for Saturday's game against the Pistons.
Brunson had another strong regular-season showing for the Knicks after having a career year during the 2023-24 campaign. The superstar guard averaged 26.0 points, 2.9 rebounds and a career-high 7.3 assists per game, shooting 48.8 percent from the floor and 38.3 percent from beyond the arc.
