Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Good to go Saturday vs. Detroit
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Brunson (back) is available for Saturday's game against the Pistons, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
Brunson was a game-time decision for Saturday's game due to a lower back contusion, but he was cleared to play after going through pregame warmups. Brunson will have to take on a larger scoring role due to Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) and Cameron Payne (elbow) both being ruled out.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Iffy for Saturday vs. Detroit
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Brunson (back) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Pistons.
Brunson is dealing with a lower back contusion and is in jeopardy of missing his first game of the season. If the star point guard is ruled out, Miles McBride and Tyler Kolek are candidates for an uptick in playing time. Over his last five outings, Brunson averaged 25.8 points, 6.2 assists and 2.8 rebounds across 30.6 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Scores 24 points in comfortable win
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Brunson notched 24 points (6-8 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), one rebound, five assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Thursday's 125-101 win over Charlotte.
Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby led the way for the Knicks offensively in this 24-point blowout win, but Brunson's performance stood out due to his efficiency. The star floor general missed only two of his eight shots from the field and was particularly locked in from three-point range. Even though Towns has been the Knicks' go-to player on offense in recent weeks, Brunson remains a player worth trusting to deliver elite numbers across all formats. He's averaging 24.9 points, 8.7 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game across his last 10 appearances.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Goes for 21 points Tuesday
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Brunson had 21 points (8-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and four assists in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 121-106 victory over Orlando.
Karl-Anthony Towns led the way in scoring and Josh Hart stood out with 10 assists, but Brunson still posted a solid stat line across the board. Even though his peripheral stats weren't eye-popping, the star guard at least managed to reach the 20-point mark for the seventh time in his last eight contests. His prominent role on offense is not under any threat, but he's been playing as the No. 2 option in recent weeks due to the impressive stretch Karl-Anthony Towns is going through. Even in that scenario, Brunson has averaged 26.2 points and 8.9 assists per game over his last 10 contests.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Plays just 26 minutes
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Brunson finished with 16 points (4-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds and nine assists over 26 minutes during Sunday's 118-85 victory over the Pelicans.
The Knicks ran away with this game early, allowing Brunson to get some rare rest on the bench. Plus, Miles McBride was feeling it off the bench with 13 points in 22 minutes. Despite this quiet showing, Brunson has posted averages of 26.0 points, 9.4 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 2.6 three-pointers over his last five outings.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Surpasses 30 points as top scorer
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Brunson closed Friday's 99-98 victory over the Hornets with 31 points (9-18 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 9-12 FT), six rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 37 minutes.
Brunson led all players in Friday's contest in scoring, connecting on a team-high mark from three while handing out a team-leading assist total in an offensive outburst. Brunson posted his sixth outing of the year with at least 30 points, and he has done so in two straight contests. He has posted at least 30 points, five rebounds and five assists twice so far this season.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Ties season-high scoring mark
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Brunson chipped in 37 points (14-21 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 9-10 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 129-114 loss to the Mavericks.
Brunson had one of his most efficient performances of the season from a scoring perspective, but it wasn't enough to complete the comeback. The star floor general delivered an impressive stat line despite the outcome of the game, however, matching his highest scoring mark of the season and notching his fifth game with at least 30 points in 2024-25. Brunson is averaging a robust 26.4 points, 8.5 assists and 2.9 rebounds per game since the beginning of November.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: New career-high mark in assists
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Brunson ended Monday's 145-118 win over the Nuggets with 23 points (8-14 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and 17 assists in 38 minutes.
Sure, OG Anunoby scored a career-high 40 points and Karl-Anthony Towns had a dominant effort while matching up with Nikola Jokic. However, Brunson's impressive performance in Monday's rout of the Nuggets can't be overlooked. The star floor general established a new career-high mark in assists, and the Knicks tied a franchise record with 45 dimes as a whole in Monday's win. This was Brunson's fourth game with double-digit assists across his last five appearances, and he's leaping forward as a playmaker of late. He's averaging 25.6 points and 8.6 assists per game since the beginning of November.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Pours in 36 points to lead team
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Brunson ended with 36 points (12-21 FG, 7-11 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds, 10 assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 138-122 win over Phoenix.
Brunson recorded his fourth double-double season on a night where every Knicks starter scored in double digits. Although the Knicks had a weak matchup against the short-handed Suns, the team is clearly in a groove with all of their elites performing at a high level. Over the first month of the season, the first unit contains some of the most dependable fantasy targets in the league, and they show no signs of slowing down.
Brunson had 26 points (9-15 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, 11 assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Monday's 134-106 win over the Wizards.
Brunson had a rough showing in Saturday's win over the Nets, but the star floor general bounced back admirably Monday. Aside from shooting the ball drastically better, Brunson also recorded a double-double in back-to-back games for the first time in 2024-25. He has had three double-doubles in his last six appearances while averaging 25.0 points, 8.5 assists and 3.5 boards per game in that stretch.
Brunson chipped in 12 points (3-14 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 6-8 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Sunday's 114-104 win over the Nets.
Brunson had a woeful shooting line and finished with more field-goal attempts than points scored. However, he salvaged his overall outing by contributing in other categories, mainly the assists department. This was Brunson's second double-double of the season, but the 12-point haul was a season-low mark. The star floor general should be able to bounce back in a favorable matchup against the Wizards on Monday in the second half of a back-to-back set.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Explodes for 37-point effort
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Brunson finished with 37 points (12-20 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 10-12 FT), three rebounds and seven assists over 34 minutes during Friday's 124-122 victory over the Nets.
Brunson had a bigger role on offense with Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) sidelined, and the star guard responded by delivering his best scoring mark this season. Brunson has all three of his games with at least 30 points in the current month and is averaging 26.6 points, 7.0 assists and 3.0 rebounds per game since the beginning of November. His usage rate should continue to be through the roof for as long as Towns remains sidelined.
Brunson (ankle) is available and will play Friday against the Nets, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
As expected, Brunson will be available Friday and should handle his regular workload on offense. In fact, the star point guard could be in line for an uptick in his usage rate since Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) will be sidelined. Brunson is averaging 22.2 points, 7.2 assists and 3.4 rebounds in 35.8 minutes across his last five games.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Expected to play against Brooklyn
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Brunson (ankle) is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Nets.
Brunson continues to deal with a sprained right ankle but is expected to play through it Friday. Across his last five outings, Brunson is averaging 22.2 points, 7.2 assists and 3.4 rebounds in 35.8 minutes.
Brunson (ankle) will play Wednesday against the Bulls, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Brunson tweaked his ankle on the first possession of the second half of Tuesday's win over Philadelphia, but he returned later in the third quarter and finished with 18 points (5-15 FG), five assists and three rebounds in 35 minutes. He was listed as questionable for the second half of New York's back-to-back set, along with backup guards Miles McBride (knee) and Cameron Payne (hamstring). However, all three guards will be available versus Chicago.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Iffy for Wednesday
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Brunson is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bulls due to a right ankle sprain, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.
Brunson tweaked his ankle on the first possession of the second half of Tuesday's win over Philadelphia, but he returned later in the third quarter and finished with 18 points (5-15 FG), five assists and three rebounds in 35 minutes. Miles McBride (knee) and Cameron Payne (hamstring) are also questionable, so the Knicks' backcourt depth could be in serious trouble during the second night of a back-to-back set.
