Brunson collected 19 points (6-16 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 3-6 FT), two rebounds and six assists in 34 minutes during Monday's 103-90 win over Brooklyn.
Brunson was held under 20 points for just the second time in seven games this season, but it was enough to help his team secure the victory. He's been particularly aggressive from deep lately, where he's gone 13-for-31 over his last three games. Brunson will draw another favorable matchup Wednesday against the Bulls.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Tallies 24 points in Friday's loss
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Brunson recorded 24 points (8-22 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, six assists and two steals over 35 minutes during Friday's 98-93 loss to the 76ers.
Brunson got off to a slow start, but he came out of halftime strong and was responsible for 13 of the Knicks' 24 points in the third quarter. He finished Friday's contest as New York's leader in both points and assists and second in steals behind Mikal Bridges (three). Brunson has scored 20-plus points in five of the first six games of the regular season and is averaging 25.5 points, 5.2 assists, 2.8 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 2.2 threes over 35.2 minutes per game, though he's connecting on only 32.5 percent of his three-point attempts so far.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Erupts for 38 points Wednesday
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Brunson finished with 38 points (13-25 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 6-8 FT), one rebound, seven assists and two steals across 35 minutes in Wednesday's 133-127 win over Chicago.
After dropping 11 points on the Bulls in the first quarter, Brunson cooled off. However, he stepped on the gas in the fourth, scoring 14 of his 38 points to lead the Knicks to their second consecutive win after losing three games to begin the 2026-27 campaign. The 30-year-old is now averaging 25.8 points, 2.4 rebounds and 5.0 assists across 35.2 minutes per contest in his first five games of the season. Brunson hasn't shot the ball well overall, though his performance Wednesday could have been a sign that he's ready to turn things around.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Scores 28 points in loss
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Brunson produced 28 points (12-28 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 3-6 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals across 32 minutes during Sunday's 111-102 loss to Orlando.
Brunson led all scorers with 28 points but struggled with his efficiency, particularly from beyond the arc and at the charity stripe. The star guard accounted for 28 of New York's 102 points, though his four assists were a modest total considering his substantial offensive workload. Brunson remains the Knicks' primary scoring option despite the team's 0-3 start.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Team-high 21 points in loss
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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.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Leads Knicks with 20 points
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Brunson totaled 20 points (7-15 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven assists and three rebounds across 29 minutes in Thursday's 122-120 preseason victory over Toronto.
Brunson helped New York regain control during the third quarter, scoring seven points and distributing two assists during a decisive 9-0 run. He finished as the Knicks' leading scorer while sharing playmaking duties with Karl-Anthony Towns, who dished out nine assists. Brunson looks to be in mid-season form ahead of Opening Night.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Will see increased minutes Thursday
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Head coach Mike Brown said Brunson (rest) and the rest of New York's starters will see increased playing time in Thursday's preseason game versus the Raptors, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Brunson sat out Tuesday's exhibition loss to the Raptors, though he's set to play in New York's preseason finale. The star point guard's return figures to push Jose Alvarado to the second unit.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Won't play Tuesday
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Brunson (rest) won't suit up for Tuesday's preseason game in Toronto, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.
It's the second night of a back-to-back set in the preseason, so the Knicks will sit out their entire starting unit. Expect more minutes for Miles McBride and Tyler Kolek.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Scores 20 points with three swipes
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Brunson registered 20 points (6-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, three assists and three steals over 22 minutes in Monday's 122-104 preseason loss to the Timberwolves.
Brunson did a nice job of creating contact and getting easy buckets at the line, and he was a pest on the defensive end, regularly disrupting Minnesota's passing lanes. Brunson averaged 26.0 points, 6.8 assists and 2.6 triples per game on 47/37/84 shooting splits, and he should be able to churn out similar numbers as he enters his age-30 season.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Scores 13 points in preseason defeat
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Brunson finished with 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three assists and a steal across 20 minutes in Thursday's 111-109 preseason loss to the Wizards.
Brunson tied Josh Hart and Landry Shamet for the team lead in scoring despite playing just over 20 minutes. Brunson's offensive role and status as one of the Knicks' key players remain set in stone, and his limited preseason workload has given New York's coaching staff a chance to evaluate its reserves with the regular season starting in less than two weeks. Thus, expect Brunson to continue seeing limited playing time in the rest of the preseason.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Scores 12 points in preseason loss Monday
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Brunson registered 12 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 15 minutes in Monday's 120-97 preseason loss to the 76ers.
Brunson reached double figures despite playing only during the first half, but most importantly, he was able to handle the workload with no issues after undergoing left wrist surgery in the offseason. The Knicks have little reason to push their star point guard during exhibition play, and it shouldn't be surprising if Brunson continues to see limited playing time throughout the preseason.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Fully cleared for camp
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Brunson announced Thursday that he's been fully cleared after undergoing surgery on his left wrist over the offseason, New York Basketball reports.
Brunson has been trending in this direction all along and was expected to open training camp without any restrictions. However, it's reassuring that he feels comfortable enough to announce a full recovery before camp gets underway.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Will be ready for camp
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Brunson (wrist) is expected to be ready for training camp, ESPN's Vincent Goodwill reports.
"Brunson is at about 80 to 85 percent after the wrist surgery that he had in July," Goodwill said. "He'll have no restrictions when training camp begins in a couple of weeks." Brunson had surgery back in early July following New York's championship run, but his status for Opening Night was never in any real doubt.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Game-high 36 points in win
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Brunson recorded 36 points (12-25 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 9-11 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and three steals over 44 minutes during Wednesday's 107-106 victory over the Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Brunson scored at least 30 points for the second straight game, as he continues to do everything humanly possible to bring the NBA title to New York. Despite some inefficient shooting, Brunson has remained calm and collected, highlighted by the improbable comeback Wednesday. Now leading the series 3-1, New York will head to San Antonio on a high, looking to wrap things up in five games.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Strikes for 32 points in Game 3
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Brunson registered 32 points (11-25 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds and five assists across 35 minutes in Monday's 115-111 loss to the Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Brunson put forth a valiant effort, leading the Knicks in the scoring column while tying Josh Hart for the team lead in assists. However, it wasn't enough to overcome 32 points from Victor Wembanyama and 23 points from Stephon Castle. Brunson has now put up 30 or more points in two of the first three games of the series and managed to bounce back from an ugly 7-for-25 showing from the field in Game 2.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Guides Knicks to Game 1 win
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Brunson put up 30 points (12-31 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and two assists across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 105-95 Game 1 win of the Finals in San Antonio.
Brunson appeared to tweak his right knee during the first quarter and later twisted an ankle in the second, but he powered through both issues and said afterward that he'll be fine. The three-time All-Star delivered in the clutch for New York, scoring 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, including a tough 14-foot pull-up jumper with 30 seconds remaining to help seal the victory. The Knicks are now 6-0 this postseason when Brunson scores at least 30 points.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Returns to Game 1
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Brunson (leg) has returned to Wednesday's Game 1 of the Finals versus San Antonio, Ramona Shelbourne of ESPN.com reports.
Brunson briefly exited the game after Harrison Barnes fell back into his right leg, but after getting a quick checkup in the locker room, he returned to the game. It appears Brunson has avoided a serious injury.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Exits to locker room
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Brunson (undisclosed) exited Game 1 of the NBA Finals versus San Antonio on Wednesday, Chris Mannix of SI reports.
Brunson exited the contest in the first quarter. Although nothing official has been reported regarding his condition, he left the game after appearing to tweak his right knee. If he doesn't return, Jose Alvarado could see more action the rest of the way.
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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: 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.
