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.
Brunson ended with 39 points (15-23 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 3-5 FT), two rebounds and four assists in 30 minutes during Thursday's 118-109 victory over the Celtics.
Brunson carried the Knicks to one of their best wins of the regular season, handing the Celtics their fourth loss at home and dazzling as an elite offensive presence once again. Brunson has now scored at least 35 points in five consecutive games while reaching the 30-point mark in seven of his last eight appearances. Over that eight-game stretch, he's averaged an elite 38.5 points per game while shooting 50.7 percent from the field.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Pours in 43 points
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Brunson recorded 43 points (16-32 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 9-11 FT), six rebounds and eight assists over 39 minutes during Sunday's 122-109 victory over Milwaukee.
This was just another day in the office for Brunson as he continued his dominant play. For the past month, Brunson has produced second-round fantasy value in nine-category formats with averages of 32.1 points, 7.5 assists, 3.4 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 2.7 three-pointers.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Stays hot despite loss vs. Chicago
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Brunson posted 35 points (13-28 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 8-10 FT), six rebounds, 11 assists and two steals across 42 minutes during Friday's 108-100 loss to the Bulls.
Brunson has notched three double-doubles in a row and has reached the 35-point mark in his last two appearances, but the Knicks have gone 1-2 in that stretch. The star floor general should operate as New York's go-to player on offense the rest of the way since Julius Randle (shoulder) will be out for the rest of the season.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Available for Friday
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Brunson (foot) is available for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Brunson is dealing with some minor right foot soreness, but it's a good sign that the Knicks are allowing him to play the second leg of this back-to-back set. Josh Hart (wrist) is also good to go for New York.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Explodes for 35 points in win
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Brunson closed with 35 points (12-20 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 9-10 FT), two rebounds, 11 assists and three steals in 38 minutes during Thursday's 120-109 victory over the Kings.
Brunson had to carry the Knicks offensively once again, and the star floor general responded admirably, reaching the 35-point mark for the 16th time this season and recording his seventh double-double of the campaign. Knowing OG Anunoby (elbow) doesn't have a timetable for return and Julius Randle (shoulder) will miss the rest of the season, Brunson will be the undisputed go-to player on offense for a Knicks team that's gunning for a top-four finish in the Eastern Conference. Brunson has also scored 20 or more points in all but one of his last 11 contests.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Double-double in Miami
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Brunson provided 20 points (5-18 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 9-10 FT), two rebounds and 10 assists over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 109-99 loss to the Heat.
It's the sixth double-double of the season for Brunson, one short of his career high. The 27-year-old guard has scored at least 20 points in five straight games and 10 of the last 11, and he's averaged 31.7 points, 6.8 assists, 3.1 boards, 3.1 threes and 0.9 steals over the latter stretch.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Scores 30 points in loss
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Brunson supplied 30 points (11-25 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 4-8 FT), two rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Sunday's 113-112 loss to the Thunder.
Brunson didn't repeat the impressive 61-point performance he delivered against the Spurs on Friday, but for the second game in a row, a stellar outing from him ended in another New York loss. Despite the team's recent rough patch, which was bound to happen at some point given all their absences, Brunson remains an elite scorer and stud across all fantasy formats. He's averaging 32.9 points per game across his last 10 outings.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Explodes for 61 points in loss
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Brunson supplied 61 points (25-47 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, six assists and one steal across 43 minutes during Friday's 130-126 overtime loss to the Spurs.
In a game during which only three Knicks scored in double figures, Brunson did all he could to put the team on his back, recording the seventh game of 60-plus points in the NBA this season. He got to 61 points on a massive 47 shot attempts, the most field-goal tries an NBA player has taken in a contest since Kobe Bryant attempted 50 shots in his final NBA game in 2016. Brunson's masterful performance was the second-highest scoring game in Knicks history, topped by only Carmelo Anthony's 62-point effort against Charlotte in 2014. It was also Brunson's second game of at least 50 points this season -- he put up 50 against Phoenix in a win Dec. 15.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Hits for 26 in Toronto
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Brunson supplied 26 points (11-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and seven assists over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 145-101 victory over the Raptors.
The 27-year-old guard continues to fill up the bucket, topping 25 points for the seventh time in the last 10 games. Over that stretch, Brunson has averaged 28.3 points, 6.2 assists, 3.2 boards, 2.9 threes and 0.8 steals while leading the Knicks to an 8-2 record, as the team looks to lock up a playoff spot and avoid sliding back into the Play-In Tournament.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Goes for 28 points Monday
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Brunson contributed 28 points (10-20 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds and six assists in 30 minutes during Monday's 124-99 victory over the Pistons.
Brunson continues to thrive on offense for the Knicks, and while Donte DiVincenzo carried the offense with his career-best 40-point performance, Brunson still delivered an impressive stat line. Brunson has emerged as the Knicks' alpha dog with Julius Randle (shoulder) sidelined, and the All-Star guard is averaging 25.7 points, 5.5 assists and 2.8 rebounds per contest since the beginning of March.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Hands out nine assists Thursday
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Brunson totaled 26 points (11-23 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds and nine assists over 34 minutes during Thursday's 113-100 loss to the Nuggets.
Brunson didn't have his best shooting performance since he needed 23 shots to score 26 points, but he still salvaged his overall stat line by dishing out nine assists. Brunson has looked excellent while operating as New York's primary offensive threat in the absence of Julius Randle (shoulder), and the All-Star point guard is averaging 26.5 points, 5.1 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 0.9 steals per game since the beginning of March.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Scores team-high 34 points
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Brunson racked up 34 points (12-25 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Monday's 119-112 win over Golden State.
Brunson is enjoying an insane three-game tear, averaging 40.2 points per game over that span. The Villanova product is no stranger to lofty totals, as he's exceeded 30 points in a staggering 24 games this season. He currently ranks fifth in the league with an average of 27.6 points per game.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Another 40-point effort in win
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Brunson finished Saturday's 98-91 win over the Kings with 42 points (17-28 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, four steals, two assists and one block in 36 minutes.
Brunson scored at least 40 points for the second straight game, carrying the Knicks to an impressive road victory. Sitting just two games behind the third-seeded Cavaliers, Brunson should be front and center as the Knicks make a push down the stretch.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Just misses double-double Tuesday
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Brunson amassed 20 points (7-12 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, nine assists and one steal across 27 minutes during Tuesday's 106-79 win over the 76ers.
The 27-year-old point guard came within a whisker of his sixth double-double of the season. Brunson has scored 20-plus points in 12 of 14 games since the beginning of February, averaging 27.4 points, 6.6 assists, 3.1 boards, 2.2 threes and 0.9 steals over that stretch, and his health seems to be the only thing that can slow him down -- he missed three games during that time and played only one minute in a fourth, due to various minor bumps and bruises.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Leads offense in defeat
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Brunson finished with 19 points (6-22 FG, 1-9 3Pt, 6-8 FT), three rebounds and eight assists over 32 minutes during Sunday's 79-73 loss to the 76ers.
Brunson struggled shooting from the field but still led all New York players in scoring to go along with a team-high assist mark to boost the Knicks in a low-scoring contest. Brunson has now handed out eight or more dimes in 23 games this season, the first time in his last four outings.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Pops for game-high 26 in return
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Brunson supplied 26 points (11-19 FG, 4-7 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists across 29 minutes during Friday's 98-74 win over the Magic.
The 27-year-old point guard missed the Knicks' last game with a bruised knee he suffered Mar. 3 against the Cavaliers, but Brunson appeared just about back in form Friday. He's scored more than 20 points in 20 straight games during which he's seen a full workload, last falling short against Portland on Jan. 9 when he managed only 12 points in 26 minutes. In those 20 contests, Brunson's averaging 31.4 points, 7.1 assists, 3.5 boards, 2.5 threes and 0.9 steals.
