Brunson finished with 23 points (7-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four assists, two rebounds and one block in 32 minutes Sunday in the Knicks' 92-81 win over the Cavaliers.
After tying his season-low with 13 points in a 21-point loss Saturday to his former Dallas squad in the front end of a back-to-back set, Brunson upped his usage Sunday and was able to return to his more typical level of offensive production. Brunson did a good amount of his damage at the free-throw line, where he's converting at a career-best 87.2 percent rate for the season.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Struggles against former team
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Brunson notched 13 points (5-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and three assists over 27 minutes during Saturday's 121-100 loss to Dallas.
Brunson has been one of the best players for the Knicks on offense all season long, but he didn't have a good performance against his former team and delivered a subpar stat line in a game where the Knicks looked overmatched in the final three quarters. This is also a worrying trend for fantasy managers who are relying on Brunson for strong production, as he's now failed to reach the 20-point mark in three straight contests.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Will be available Sunday
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Brunson (quadriceps) will be available Sunday against the Grizzlies.
Brunson presumably picked up the injury in Friday's 132-129 overtime loss to the Trail Blazers, but it seems it wasn't serious enough to keep him from playing. He should handle his regular workload ahead of a tough matchup against Memphis.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Questionable Sunday
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Brunson is considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies due to a right quad contusion.
Brunson presumably picked up the injury in Friday's 132-129 overtime loss to the Trail Blazers. His status Sunday will presumably depend on how he is feeling closer to tip-off. If he is ultimatey unable to go, Immanuel Quickley and Quentin Grimes would likely be the prime beneficiaries.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Strong outing not enough Friday
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Brunson provided 32 points (10-22 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 9-9 FT), five rebounds and four assists across 41 minutes during Friday's 132-129 overtime loss to the Trail Blazers.
Brunson reached the 30-point mark for the second year in a row, but unlike what happened Wednesday against the Thunder, his efforts were not enough to carry the team to victory here. In a season where RJ Barrett has been struggling with his shot and Julius Randle has been wildly inconsistent, Brunson has been New York's most consistent player on offense. He's averaging 22.8 points across 13 games this month.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Paces team in scoring
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Brunson amassed 34 points (14-20 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine assists and one steal across 34 minutes during Monday's 129-119 victory over the Thunder.
Brunson turned in his best scoring performance so far this season, doing so with efficient shooting from the field. He also fell just one assist shy of a double-double, marking his highest assist total since Nov. 5 against Boston. Brunson is averaging 24.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.2 steals over his last five appearances.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Leading scorer in win
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Brunson posted 25 points (10-20 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, eight assists and three steals over 34 minutes during Tuesday's 118-111 win over the Jazz.
Brunson is amid an excellent November, averaging 21.3 points, 6.8 assists and 3.0 rebounds over eight games this month. He's topped the 20-point mark in all but two of the contests and has established himself as one of the cornerstones of the offense, sitting third in usage rate (24.5 percent) behind just Julius Randle (25.6 percent) and RJ Barrett (24.9 percent). There's little reason to anticipate a sizeable dropoff on his end moving forward.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Scores 26 with seven dimes
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Brunson logged 26 points (8-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 8-8 FT), one rebound, seven assists and four steals over 32 minutes during Friday's 121-112 victory over the Pistons.
Brunson had been a significant addition on offense for the Knicks, and he has been performing exceptionally well as one of the team's go-to players when it comes to scoring and playmaking. This was his fifth game with at least 20 points in six outings during the current month, and he has also dished out at least seven dimes in four of his last five contests. Through six games in November, Brunson is averaging 21.3 points, 6.5 assists and 3.3 rebounds per contest.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Struggles from three
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Brunson tallied 14 points (4-14 FG, 1-5 3PT, 5-5 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 31 minutes Wednesday in a loss against the Nets.
Brunson was unremarkable shooting the ball from the field, but he did manage to tack on five points from the charity stripe, where he's hit 10 of his last 10 attempts. The guard had been putting on a clinic in the scoring column heading into Wednesday's matchup having scored 20 or more in four straight, but he took a small step backward in a 112-85 blowout loss.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Secures first double-double
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Brunson totaled 22 points (10-17 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and 10 assists across 33 minutes during Saturday's 133-118 loss to Boston.
Brunson dished out 10 or more assists for the second time this season, and he also finished with 20 or more points for the third consecutive matchup. He averaged 18.2 points through his first six games of the new campaign, but he would provide an unexpected boost for fantasy managers if he can find a way to pour in 20 points on a consistent basis.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Plays key role in Friday's win
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Brunson amassed 23 points (7-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 8-9 FT), six rebounds and seven assists across 36 minutes during Friday's 106-104 victory over the 76ers.
The former Mavericks guard played a pivotal role in New York's tight win, as he drained the decisive free throw in the final seconds to ice the game for good. Brunson has now scored at least 20 points in two straight games and has been an excellent addition to the Knicks, reaching the 20-point mark in 50 percent of his games and averaging 19.0 points, 6.9 assists and 4.0 rebounds per contest.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Turns in solid shooting line
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Brunson racked up 20 points (8-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound, five assists and one block in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 112-99 loss to Atlanta.
Brunson finished with 20 or more points for the third time in seven games this season, and he managed to find his shooting stroke after going a combined 11-for-29 from the field over his last two contests entering Wednesday. The starting point guard has been a strong source of production across the board thus far for fantasy managers and should continue to see plenty of opportunities moving forward.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Struggles vs. Bucks
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Brunson closed with 13 points (3-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-9 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Friday's 119-108 loss to Milwaukee.
Brunson faced the formidable defensive backcourt of Jrue Holiday and Jevon Carter. His 13 points and two assists both marked season lows. However, even with Friday's struggles, the point guard is still playing well in a more prominent role this season. In 34.2 minutes per game, he's averaging 18.6 points, 7.2 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.0 steals.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Does it all Wednesday
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Brunson notched 27 points (10-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, 13 assists, one block and one steal in 41 minutes during Wednesday's 134-131 overtime win over the Hornets.
Brunson was impressive in all areas of the game Wednesday, shooting efficiently, facilitating the offense and coming up big in overtime. Six of his 13 assists came in the third quarter, and he scored half of the team's 12 points in overtime. The 26-year-old is off to a great start in his first year with the Knicks, averaging 20.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 8.5 assists while shooting 51.7 percent from the field and making 41.2 percent of his three-point attempts.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Strong showing in home debut
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Brunson closed with 17 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-5 FT), two rebounds, six assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Friday's 130-106 win over the Pistons.
The most impressive part of his line might have been his zero turnovers, as in his first home game with the Knicks, Brunson led the club to a 10-point lead at the end of the first quarter that only grew from there. The 26-year-old point guard has an incredible 15:0 AST:TO through two games, and so far he's been worth every penny of the big free-agent contract he signed in the offseason.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Just misses double-double in debut
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Brunson ended with 15 points (7-18 FG, 1-4 3Pt), six rebounds and nine assists across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 115-112 overtime loss to the Grizzlies.
The Knicks' most significant offseason addition led the team in assists and fell just short of a double-double in his debut for the club. Brunson parlayed a breakout season with the Mavericks into a big free-agent contract, and at least through one game, it appears he'll have no trouble earning his salary. The 26-year-old point guard will make his home debut for New York on Friday against the Pistons.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Midseason form in win
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Brunson racked up 27 points (10-16 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five assists, four rebounds and a steal across 31 minutes during a 105-89 win over the Wizards on Friday.
In the Knicks' preseason finale, Brunson showcased his ability to carry an offense. Additionally, he's looked sharp from beyond the arc throughout preseason action, knocking down 42.9 percent of his threes. In 17 games without Luka Doncic last season, Brunson averaged 20.4 points, 7.5 assists and 3.9 rebounds, something to keep in mind should Brunson's star teammate miss any time this season.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Grabs eight rebounds
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Brunson put up 11 points (4-14 FG, 1-3 3 Pt, 2-4 FT) while adding eight rebounds, three assists and a steal in 30 minutes during Wednesday's loss to the Pacers.
Brunson didn't have the best night shooting the ball, going just 1-for-8 from the field from the second quarter on. However, the Knicks point guard partly made up for it on the defensive end with eight rebounds, seven of which came in the first half. Brunson appears to be gaining chemistry with his new teammates heading into the regular season.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Goes for 17 points
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Brunson scored 17 points (4-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 9-9 FT) while adding four assists, a rebound and a steal across 23 minutes in Friday's 131-114 win over the Pacers.
The former Mavericks guard looked good alongside RJ Barrett, and while he struggled with his efficiency, he still ended up as one of five New York players that scored at least 15 points in this one. Brunson might operate as the Knicks' third-best offensive option behind Barrett and Julius Randle, so he might end up putting up similar numbers to the ones he posted with the Mavericks in 2021-22 while having a more significant responsibility when it comes to orchestrating the offense.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Strong showing Tuesday
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Brunson scored 16 points (7-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt) while adding five assists, a rebound and a block in 20 minutes during Tuesday's preseason win over the Pistons.
After signing a big four-year contract with the team this offseason, the former Maverick looked very good in his first game action for the Knicks. Brunson's coming off career-best numbers in his final season with Dallas, but he figures to take his production to another level on a team that lacks a superstar like Luka Doncic dominating the ball.
