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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
