Brunson (ankle) will be available for Thursday's game against the Cavaliers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Brunson was held out of Tuesday's loss to the Timberwolves due to a lingering right ankle injury, but he will make his return to the lineup Christmas Day, which means Tyler Kolek will revert to the bench. Across his nine outings in December, Brunson has averaged 30.3 points on 49.0 percent shooting (including 38.0 percent from three on 7.9 3PA/G), 7.2 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 0.9 steals over 36.9 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Won't play Tuesday
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Brunson (ankle) will not play Tuesday against the Timberwolves.
The Knicks are calling this right ankle injury management, so this is essentially a maintenance day for the star guard. Presumably, Brunson will be back for Christmas Day against the Cavaliers. Tyler Kolek and Jordan Clarkson could see extended run with Brunson out of the lineup Tuesday.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Pours in 47 points
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Brunson recorded 47 points (15-26 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 11-11 FT), eight assists and three rebounds in 38 minutes of Sunday's 132-125 win over the Heat.
Brunson helped the Knicks improve to 20-8 on the season. This was the fifth-highest scoring game of Brunson's career, and this was his 20th career game with at least 40 points. New York's franchise point guard is on pace for third-round value in nine-category formats on a per-game basis.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Hits game-winning triple
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Brunson posted 25 points (10-23 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven assists, seven rebounds and three blocks over 34 minutes during the Knicks' 114-113 win over the Pacers on Thursday.
Brunson looked to be on his way to another big game after tallying 18 points in the first half. His scoring slowed down over the final two quarters of Thursday's contest, but he gave the Knicks the lead for good late in the fourth frame when he hit a step-back three over Andrew Nembhard. Excluding the NBA Cup finals, Brunson has tallied at least 25 points in six straight games, and over that span he has averaged 31.5 points, 6.2 assists, 3.3 rebounds, 3.2 threes and 1.2 steals over 36.2 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Named NBA Cup MVP
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Brunson generated 25 points (11-27 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), eight assists, four rebounds and one block in 41 minutes during Tuesday's 124-113 win over the Spurs in the NBA Cup Championship.
Brunson struggled with efficiency but still finished as New York's second-leading scorer and earned NBA Cup MVP honors. The 29-year-old posted at least 25 points in each of New York's last three NBA Cup games, averaging 33.3 points, 6.7 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 0.7 blocks in 39.7 minutes per contest during that span. The superstar point guard also dished out a team-high eight assists Tuesday, a feat he has accomplished in back-to-back outings.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Erupts for 40 points in win
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Brunson finished with 40 points (16-27 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-9 FT), eight assists, four rebounds and one steal across 39 minutes in Saturday's 132-120 win over the Magic.
Brunson dropped a game- and season-high 40 points, including 25 on 10-of-17 shooting in the first half. The star point guard has scored 30-plus points in four consecutive contests, shooting 55.8 percent from the field during that span. He also dished out a game-high eight assists and has reached that mark in two of his last three outings. Brunson and the Knicks will now look toward the NBA Cup Championship on Tuesday, where they will face the winner of Saturday's Spurs vs. Thunder matchup.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Scores 35 points in victory
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Brunson contributed 35 points (13-19 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four assists, three rebounds and one block across 39 minutes in Tuesday's 117-101 win over the Raptors.
Brunson led the way for New York and scored 20 of his game-high 35 points in the first quarter of Tuesday's NBA Cup quarterfinals matchup. He also chipped in a block for the first time since Nov. 19, marking his second swat of the season. The star point guard has reached the 30-point threshold in three straight games, and he'll look to continue his strong play in Saturday's semifinals game against the Magic.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Drops 30 on Orlando
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Brunson closed Sunday's 106-100 victory over the Magic with 30 points (10-23 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 9-12 FT), two rebounds and nine assists over 38 minutes.
The 29-year-old point guard led all scorers on the afternoon while just missing his fifth double-double of the season. Brunson has scored at least 30 points in back-to-back games and five times in 10 contests since returning from a brief absence due to an ankle issue, averaging 28.0 points, 6.3 assists, 2.6 boards and 2.5 threes over that stretch.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Paces New York in victory
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Brunson amassed 33 points (9-17 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 9-9 FT), four assists and two rebounds across 31 minutes in Friday's 146-112 win over the Jazz.
Brunson caught fire from beyond the arc and led all players in scoring during the blowout win. The star point guard provided a much-needed bounce-back performance from three-point range, as he had shot just 15.8 percent from downtown in his previous three appearances. Brunson has racked up 33 or more points in three of his last six outings, averaging 27.0 points, 5.8 assists and 2.5 rebounds in 35.7 minutes per contest during that span.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Bounces back vs. Charlotte
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Brunson finished Wednesday's 119-104 win over the Hornets with 26 points (9-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 7-8 FG), five assists, two rebounds and three steals over 37 minutes.
Brunson entered Wednesday's contest having connected on just 30.0 percent of his field-goal attempts in his two prior outings. His struggles from deep continued, but he was efficient overall from the field and connected on a game-high seven free-throw attempts. Since returning from a two-game absence in mid-November due to an ankle injury, Brunson has averaged 27.1 points on 47.6 percent shooting, along with 6.3 assists, 2.8 rebounds, 2.3 threes and 0.9 steals over 36.0 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Cools off in Sunday's win
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Brunson provided 18 points (6-19 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds and seven assists over 34 minutes during Sunday's 116-94 victory over the Raptors.
Brunson's streak of scoring at least 27 points ended at seven games Sunday, though he still finished as the Knicks' co-leader in assists with Josh Hart while finishing third in scoring behind Hart (20 points) and Karl-Anthony Towns (22 points). Brunson will end the month of November having averaged 27.3 points, 6.6 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 2.8 threes over 34.2 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Stays hot in win Friday
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Brunson closed Friday's 118-109 win over the Bucks with 37 points (12-21 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 9-10 FT), one rebound, five assists and one steal in 39 minutes.
Brunson surpassed the 30-point mark for the third time over his last four games, and he came through when the Knicks needed him the most with a few clutch buckets in the fourth quarter. Brunson has left his ankle injury in the rearview and has been excellent of late. He's averaging 31.6 points and 6.1 assists per game in his last seven appearances.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Game-high 33 points vs. Charlotte
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Brunson totaled 33 points (14-28 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), three assists and two rebounds over 34 minutes during the Knicks' 129-101 win over the Hornets on Wednesday.
Brunson did most of his damage after halftime, with 16 of his 33 points being scored in the third quarter to give the Knicks a commanding lead heading into the fourth frame. It's the eighth time this season that Brunson has scored at least 30 points, four of which have come over his last six outings. The All-NBA point guard has averaged 27.3 points, 6.7 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 2.9 threes over 33.8 minutes per game while connecting on 48.1 percent of his field-goal attempts since Nov. 2 .
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Double-doubles in defeat
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Brunson supplied 33 points (12-21 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 11 assists and three rebounds across 37 minutes in Saturday's 133-121 loss to the Magic.
After a two-game absence due to a sprained ankle, Brunson appeared in his second consecutive contest and logged his seventh outing with at least 30 points through 13 regular-season appearances. The star point guard also dished out a game- and season-high 11 assists en route to his third double-double on the campaign. In his last two games, the 29-year-old has accumulated 61 points, 16 assists and six rebounds across 72 total minutes.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Ready to roll
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Brunson (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Magic.
As expected, Brunson has been upgraded from probable to available and will suit up for a second straight contest after a two-game absence due to a sprained ankle. In his return, the All-Star point guard posted 28 points (11-23 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), five assists, three rebounds, one steal and one block across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 113-111 win over the Mavericks.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Probable for Saturday
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Brunson (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game against the Magic.
Probable tags after mild-to-severe injuries are common, so this isn't a big deal for New York's star point guard. Look for him to play through this issue against Orlando. During Wednesday's win over the Mavericks, Brunson had 28 points (11-23 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), five assists, three rebounds, one steal and one block across 35 minutes.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Drops 28 points in return
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Brunson (ankle) supplied 28 points (11-23 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), five assists, three rebounds, one steal and one block across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 113-111 win over the Mavericks.
Brunson returned to the court following a two-game absence due to a sprained right ankle. The star point guard struggled from beyond the arc, though he still chipped in a game-high scoring total while logging his usual minutes. Brunson continues to score at an elite level and has tallied at least 28 points in three straight appearances.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Good to go
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Brunson (ankle) will play in Wednesday's game against Dallas, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.
The superstar point guard will return from a two-game absence due to an ankle injury, and he'll reclaim his spot in the starting lineup from Miles McBride. Brunson averaged 28.0 points, 6.5 assists and 3.5 rebounds over 33.9 minutes per game before sustaining the injury.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Goes through shootaround
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Brunson (ankle) participated in Wednesday's morning shootaround, according to NBA reporter Marc Stein.
Brunson is officially listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks on the latest injury report, but he appears to be trending in the right direction after missing New York's past two games. If he's able to suit up against his former team, guys like Miles McBride, Jordan Clarkson and Landry Shamet would all likely see less usage and minutes.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Iffy for Wednesday
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Brunson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.
Brunson is in jeopardy of missing his third straight game due to a sprained right ankle. If the star point guard is ultimately ruled out, Miles McBride and Jordan Clarkson are candidates for increased minutes. Over his last five appearances, Brunson has averaged 24.2 points, 8.4 assists and 3.2 rebounds per game, shooting 42.4 percent from beyond the arc during that span.
