Brunson ended with 41 points (14-22 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 8-9 FT), four rebounds and three assists over 45 minutes during Friday's 96-92 loss to the Heat in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Brunson did everything he could to get the Knicks over the line but ultimately came up short. While the rest of the starters shot a combined 5-of-32 from the field, Brunson torched the Heat to the tune of 41 points on 14-of-22 shooting. Despite the loss, this performance cements Brunson as the future for the Knicks while also raising a number of questions regarding his supporting cast. Julius Randle went missing in the playoffs yet again, and despite having a strong regular season, his tendency to go missing when it matters most is a concern moving forward.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Nears 40 points in dominant outing
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Brunson posted 38 points (12-22 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 10-12 FT), nine rebounds and seven assists across 48 minutes during Wednesday's 112-103 victory over the Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Brunson led all Knicks players in scoring, shots made and assists while finishing one rebound and three assists shy of a triple-double in Wednesday's Game 5 win. Brunson has tallied at least 30 points in three of his last four outings.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Reaches 30 points in double-double
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Brunson amassed 32 points (10-21 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 10-11 FT), four rebounds, 11 assists and one steal in 44 minutes during Monday's 109-101 loss to Miami in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Brunson led all players in Monday's Game 4 in scoring and assists while connecting on team-high shooting marks from the field and free throw line in a losing effort. Brunson surpassed the double-digit assist total for the first time of the postseason, and he has scored 30 or more points in two of his last three outings.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Scores 20 points in loss
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Brunson amassed 20 points (7-20 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds and eight assists across 38 minutes during Saturday's 105-86 loss to the Heat in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Head coach Tom Thibodeau said Brunson might have hurt his ankle late in the game, but with no official report confirming that notion, he didn't commit to that statement. Even if that was the case, Brunson was the leading scorer for the Knicks in this loss and continues to be a driving force on offense for New York. The Knicks need him at his best in Game 4 on Monday, as they're currently down 2-1 in the series.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Set to play Saturday
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Brunson (ankle) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's Game 3 against Miami, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Brunson appears ready to go Saturday despite being limited in practice. The 26-year-old guard is averaging 27.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.5 steals in 39.5 minutes across the first two games of the series and should continue to receive a heavy workload.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Limited in practice
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Coach Tom Thibodeau said Brunson (ankle) "didn't do much" in Thursday's practice and is considered day-to-day, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.
Brunson was able to play Tuesday despite a sore right ankle, but his status for Saturday's Game 3 versus Miami is uncertain. If the 26-year-old guard is unable to suit up, Immanuel Quickley will likely replace him in the starting lineup.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Top scorer despite ankle issue
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Brunson registered 30 points (10-19 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals over 39 minutes during Tuesday's 111-105 victory over the Heat in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Brunson led all players in Tuesday's Game 2 in scoring despite entering the game probable while dealing with right ankle soreness. Brunson, who also led the Knicks in shots made from three, surpassed the 30-point mark for the first time this postseason.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Set to play Tuesday
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Brunson (ankle) is available for Tuesday's Game 2 versus the Heat.
Brunson has been upgraded from probable to available Tuesday despite dealing with right ankle soreness. He posted 25 points, seven assists, five rebounds and one steal in 40 minutes during Game 1, so he will likely be relied heavily upon for the Knicks to even up the series. There is no indication that Brunson will be on a minutes restriction.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Dealing with sore ankle
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Brunson is questionable for Tuesday's Game 2 versus Miami due to a sore right ankle, Adam Zagoria of ZagsBlog.com reports.
This is a new injury for Brunson, who's been playing through a hand issue he suffered toward the end of the regular season. It's unclear how severe the ankle issue is, but if he's forced to miss any time, it'd be a huge blow to the Knicks. Through six playoff games, Brunson has averaged 24.2 points, 5.2 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 38.0 minutes per game. Julius Randle (ankle) is also listed as questionable, so all eyes will be on New York's final injury report ahead of Tuesday's 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Scores team-high 23 points
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Brunson amassed 23 points (8-22 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals across 42 minutes during Wednesday's 106-95 win over the Cavaliers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Brunson once again led the charge for the Knicks in the scoring column against the Cavs in the series-clinching win. The talented guard led his team in scoring in all four wins this series and averaged 24.0 points across the five playoff games. Brunson dominated this series on the offensive end and made his presence felt on the defensive side by averaging 2.3 steals, tied with Dejounte Murray for the third-highest average in the playoffs.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Lifts offense again as top producer
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Brunson produced 29 points (11-22 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal in 43 minutes during Sunday's 102-93 win over the Cavaliers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Brunson led the team in scoring and assists while finishing one point shy of surpassing the 30-point mark in Sunday's Game 4 victory. Brunson has recorded at least 20 points, five rebounds and five assists in two playoff games this year, having posted 20 or more points with five or more assists in three straight outings.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Stuffs stat sheet in Game 3 win
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Brunson racked up 21 points (10-18 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, six assists and two steals over 38 minutes during Friday's 99-79 victory over Cleveland in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Brunson reached the 20-point mark for the third time in the series, and dating back to the regular season, he's recorded five games in a row with 20 or more points. He's been New York's best player so far in this first round against the Cavaliers and should play a pivotal role in Sunday's contest at Madison Square Garden. He's averaging 22.7 points, 4.7 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 2.7 steals per game so far in the series.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Scores team-high 27 points
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Brunson registered 27 points (11-24 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two steals in 29 minutes during Saturday's 101-97 win over the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Brunson, who missed the final three games of the regular season due to a right hand injury, hit a timely bucket whenever the Knicks needed one and carried New York to an upset victory. He wasn't overly efficient and played just 29 minutes, so it's possible he's still hampered by the lingering injury. However, he certainly won't use that as an excuse in the playoffs and should be expected to handle as much usage as he can as long he's on the court.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Hand injury isn't an issue
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Brunson said Tuesday that his hand injury isn't an issue and added, "I'm able to do whatever I need to do," Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.
Brunson was sidelined for the final three regular-season games due to a right hand sprain that also caused him to miss two matchups at the end of March, but it appears those absences were merely precautionary, as the left-handed point guard appears to be full go ahead of the playoffs. The Knicks will face the Cavaliers on Saturday in Game 1 of the first-round matchup, but the official injury report for that contest likely won't be released until Friday.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Out again Sunday
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Brunson (hand) will not suit up for the regular-season finale Sunday versus the Pacers.
Brunson is likely more resting down the stretch than anything, as there has been no real discussion of concerns regarding his availability for the playoffs. Assuming that's the case, look for him to be back in action when the Knicks open their first-round series versus the Cavaliers.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Still out Friday
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Brunson (hand) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Brunson continues to deal with a right hand injury and will be held out for a second consecutive game now that the Knicks have clinched a playoff spot. Immanuel Quickley, Quentin Grimes and Josh Hart are candidates to see increased run once again, while Brunson's final chance to suit up during the regular season will be Sunday against Indiana.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Won't play Wednesday
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Brunson won't play Wednesday against the Pacers due to right hand injury maintenance.
After appearing in three straight games, Brunson will once again be sidelined while managing a lingering right hand injury. Julius Randle (ankle) has already been ruled out, and RJ Barrett (illness) is questionable, so Immanuel Quickley, Quentin Grimes and Josh Hart are candidates for increased usage with the Knicks down at least two of their top playmakers. Brunson's next chance to suit up will come Friday in New Orleans.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Leads way in playoff clincher
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Brunson chipped in 27 points (11-20 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, eight assists and three steals across 39 minutes during Sunday's 118-109 win over the Wizards.
Brunson has been on a nice tear recently. After scoring 48 points Friday, he tied for the team lead with 27 points Sunday. The Knicks didn't have RJ Barrett (illness) and Julius Randle (ankle), making Brunson the clear leader of the offense. The former Maverick made sure to produce in multiple categories with solid assist and steal numbers. However, Brunson also committed five turnovers, which tied a season high.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Goes bonkers for 48 points
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Brunson accumulated 48 points (18-32 FG, 7-12 3Pt, 5-8 FT), four rebounds and nine assists across 38 minutes during Friday's 130-116 victory over the Cavaliers.
Julius Randle (sprained left ankle) will be sidelined for at least two weeks, so Brunson gave us a taste of what this offense will look like in the meantime. Brunson's usage was through the roof, and he just barely outdueled Donovan Mitchell, who dropped 42 points for Cleveland. Look for Brunson to create fireworks again April 2 against the Wizards.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Posts 12 points in return
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Brunson totaled 12 points (5-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and three assists over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 101-92 win over the Heat.
Brunson missed the last two games due to a hand injury, but he didn't appear to have a significant minutes restriction in his return to action Wednesday. While his production was somewhat limited, it was encouraging to see him back in action. He's made just seven appearances this month and has averaged 23.9 points, 5.7 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 32.3 minutes per game.
