Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Struggles with shot in Game 3
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Brunson supplied 26 points (10-26 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-7 FT), six assists and one steal over 38 minutes during Friday's 111-106 loss to the Pacers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Brunson's final stat line looks decent overall, but the fact that he needed 26 shots to score 26 points can't be overlooked. The star guard has been one of the league's best players during the postseason, and the Knicks need him to be more efficient ahead of a pivotal Game 4 on Sunday. This may be just a bump in the road for Brunson, however, as he's shooting 50 percent from the field while averaging 32.7 points per game so far in the series.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Good to go for Game 3
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Brunson (foot) is available and in the starting lineup for Friday's Game 3 against the Pacers, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
As expected, Brunson has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday despite dealing with right foot soreness. With OG Anunoby (hamstring) out, Brunson will likely need to continue his scoring dominance in order for the Knicks to take a 3-0 lead in the series.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Expected to play Friday
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Brunson (foot) will likely go through warmups and play in Friday's Game 3 against the Pacers, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.
Brunson is officially listed as questionable for Friday's contest due to right foot soreness but is expected to suit up. The star guard is averaging 35.6 points, 8.1 assists and 4.4 rebounds in 42.4 minutes across his eight appearances thus far in the postseason.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Deemed questionable for Game 3
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Brunson is listed as questionable for Friday's Game 3 against the Pacers due to right foot soreness.
Brunson injured his foot during Game 2 but was able to finish out the contest with 29 points, five assists, two rebounds and three steals in 32 minutes. If Brunson is unable to play Friday, Miles McBride, Shake Milton and Alec Burks would all be candidates to receive significant increases in playing time.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Returns for second half
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Brunson (foot) has returned for the second half of Wednesday's Game 2 matchup with the Pacers, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.
Brunson tweaked his foot during the first half and took an early trip to the locker room, but he started the second half for New York. However, the injury is clearly hampering him, as he's sporting a bit of a limp and struggling to guard his position on defense. It'll be interesting to see how he finishes the game.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Has sore right foot
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Brunson is questionable to return to Wednesday's Game 2 against the Pacers with a sore right foot.
Brunson went to the locker room late in the first quarter and stayed there to start the second. The Knicks have given an update on his status, listing him as questionable to return with soreness in his right foot. Miles McBride should man the point guard spot for as long as Brunson is sidelined.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: In locker room to start second
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Brunson stayed in the locker room following the first quarter of Wednesday's Game 2 against Indiana for unspecified reasons, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Brunson exited the contest late in the first period and went back to the locker room with an undisclosed injury and didn't return to the bench to start the second quarter. Until clarification is provided, Brunson should be considered questionable to return. Miles McBride should handle most of the point guard duties in Brunson's stead, while Shake Milton could see his first action of the playoffs.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Shines again in Game 1 victory
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Brunson ended with 43 points (14-26 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 14-14 FT), six rebounds, six assists and one block over 43 minutes in Monday's 121-117 win over Indiana in Game 1 of the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Brunson once again did it all for New York in a winning effort, leading all players in Monday's Game 1 in scoring while finishing with a perfect mark from the free-throw line to go along with a half-dozen rebounds and assists in an all-around performance. Brunson has taken his game to the next level of late, posting four straight games with 40 or more points. New York's success rides on the performance of Brunson, and he will continue to be a focal point for the team for as long as the Knicks can push their playoff run.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Shines in Game 6 win
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Brunson registered 41 points (13-27 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 12-16 FT), three rebounds and 12 assists over 44 minutes during Thursday's 118-115 win over the 76ers in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Brunson made history with his performance in this Game 6 win, becoming the fourth player in NBA history to record 39 or more points in four consecutive playoff appearances, which Michael Jordan last achieved during the 1992-93 season. Brunson averaged 35.5 points, 9.0 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game in the first-round series and should play a prominent role as the Knicks take on the Pacers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Suiting up against Philadelphia
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Brunson (knee) is available and in the starting lineup for Tuesday's Game 5 against the 76ers.
Brunson has been upgraded from probable to available Tuesday despite dealing with a right knee contusion. While the star guard is averaging 33.0 points per game across the four games of the series, he is shooting just 40.5 percent from the field and 25.9 percent from three.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Probable for Game 5
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Brunson is probable for Tuesday's Game 5 against the 76ers due to a right knee contusion.
Brunson briefly exited Sunday's Game 4 win over the 76ers, and it seems unlikely the issue will force him to miss Game 5. Over the first four matchups of the series, he's averaged 33.0 points, 9.0 assists and 5.3 rebounds in 42.0 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Record performance in Game 4 win
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Brunson recorded 47 points (18-34 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 9-11 FT), four rebounds, 10 assists and one block over 44 minutes during Sunday's 97-92 victory over Philadelphia in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Brunson put on a show Sunday to help New York take a commanding 3-1 lead against Philadelphia, leading all players in the contest in scoring and assists while setting a playoff career high in scoring and the most points scored by a Knicks players in a playoff game. Brunson has been on a tear as of late, becoming the first player in NBA playoff history with over 85 points and 20 assists in a two-game span.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Returns after brief absence
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Brunson (leg) has returned to Sunday's Game 4 against the 76ers, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
Brunson went to the locker room following the final play of the third quarter after appearing to bang knees with Kyle Lowry. Brunson was only in the locker room for a few minutes before being cleared to return. He's been stellar for the Knicks in Game 4, posting 38 points (15-26 FG) and 10 assists through three quarters.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Leaves Game 4 early
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Brunson went to the locker room following the final play of the third quarter during Sunday's Game 4 against the 76ers due to an apparent right leg injury, Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic reports.
Brunson has been stellar for the Knicks in Game 4, posting 38 points (15-26 FG) and 10 assists in 34 minutes, so his potential absence in the fourth quarter could be costly. The severity of the injury remains unclear, but Miles McBride figures to get plenty of run in Brunson's absence.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: High scorer despite poor shooting
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Brunson posted 24 points (8-29 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 7-9 FT), eight rebounds and six assists over 38 minutes during Monday's 104-101 win over the 76ers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
A productive night at the charity stripe and decent secondary production helped mask Brunson's dreadful shooting night. The usually prolific guard has converted only 29.1 percent of his shots in the quarterfinals, and although the Knicks have pulled off a 2-0 lead amid the slump, the team's outlook will be much better if his shooting stroke gets back on track.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Does just enough
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Brunson logged 22 points (8-26 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 41 minutes during Saturday's 111-104 win over the 76ers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. He also had five turnovers.
Brunson posted 3-for-12 shooting in the first half and 5-for-14 shooting in the second half, signifying the consistently tough defense of Philadelphia in Game 1. A typically lethal pull-up three-point shooter, there will likely be better days ahead for Brunson, but Saturday is a good representation of his scoring floor in the postseason.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Hits 40-point mark in OT win Sunday
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Brunson recorded 40 points (14-30 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 11-12 FT), eight rebounds and seven assists in 41 minutes during Sunday's 120-119 overtime win over Chicago.
The Knicks were playing for the second seed in the Eastern Conference, and the team needed Brunson to be at his best if New York was to have a chance of stealing that spot from the Bucks. As has been the case all season long, Brunson thrived when the Knicks needed him the most, and he reached the 40-point mark for the 11th time this season -- and third since the beginning of April. Brunson will enter the playoffs in a sizzling run, having scored 30 or more points in seven consecutive appearances.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Extends scoring run in win Friday
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Brunson had 30 points (10-25 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 7-7 FT), one rebound, 11 assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Friday's 111-107 win over the Nets.
Brunson had been struggling against the Nets this season, but he came through Friday in a game during which the team needed him and extended his streak of consecutive games with 30 or more points to six appearances. Brunson is expected to handle his regular workload in the final game of the regular season since the Knicks are tied with the Bucks for the second seed in the Eastern Conference.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Good to go Friday
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Brunson (leg) is available Friday against the Nets, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.
Brunson has already hit the 75-game mark for the season and is not expected to play on a minutes restriction, as the Knicks try to claim the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. He has averaged 32.8 points and 7.1 assists in 34.9 minutes over his last 18 appearances, but Brunson has struggled against the Nets this season, averaging 21.0 points and 6.7 assists on 39.3 percent from the field.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Expected to play against Brooklyn
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Brunson is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Nets due to a right lower leg contusion.
Brunson hasn't missed a game since March 5 and isn't expected to do so Friday despite dealing with a leg contusion. The star guard is on a scoring tear, tallying at least 30 points in each of his last five outings.
