Nikola Jokic, Jalen Brunson named Players of the Week
NBA Communications: Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić and New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 25 of the 2023-24 season (April 8-14).
Source: Twitter
Source: Twitter
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Tyler Herro a nominee for NBA’s final East Player of the Week that went to Knicks’ Jalen Brunson. – 3:44 PM
Tyler Herro a nominee for NBA’s final East Player of the Week that went to Knicks’ Jalen Brunson. – 3:44 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Not sure what’s more impressive:
Jalen Brunson having more 40-point games (11) this season than Jayson Tatum, Nikola Jokic, Jaylen Brown, Paul George and Kawhi Leonard COMBINED (10)
OR
Jalen Brunson drawing more offensive fouls (75) this season than Jaylin Williams, Patrick… – 3:39 PM
Not sure what’s more impressive:
Jalen Brunson having more 40-point games (11) this season than Jayson Tatum, Nikola Jokic, Jaylen Brown, Paul George and Kawhi Leonard COMBINED (10)
OR
Jalen Brunson drawing more offensive fouls (75) this season than Jaylin Williams, Patrick… – 3:39 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Bradley Beal (25.3 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 4.0 APG, 1.8 BPG, 59.4 FG%, 66.7 3P%, 3-1 record) was nominated for Western Conference Player of the Week.
Nikola Jokic (26.5 PPG, 11.5 RPG, 7.8 APG, 3.0 SPG, 68.8 FG%, 83.3 3P%, 3-1 record) won it – 3:37 PM
Bradley Beal (25.3 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 4.0 APG, 1.8 BPG, 59.4 FG%, 66.7 3P%, 3-1 record) was nominated for Western Conference Player of the Week.
Nikola Jokic (26.5 PPG, 11.5 RPG, 7.8 APG, 3.0 SPG, 68.8 FG%, 83.3 3P%, 3-1 record) won it – 3:37 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić and New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 25 of the 2023-24 season (April 8-14). pic.twitter.com/y8BaC8BHNE – 3:35 PM
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić and New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 25 of the 2023-24 season (April 8-14). pic.twitter.com/y8BaC8BHNE – 3:35 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic has been named Western Conference Player of the Week.
He won the award the first week and the last week of the regular season. – 3:33 PM
Nikola Jokic has been named Western Conference Player of the Week.
He won the award the first week and the last week of the regular season. – 3:33 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers center Myles Turner was a nominee for Eastern Conference Player of the Week, which was won by New York’s Jalen Brunson. – 3:33 PM
Pacers center Myles Turner was a nominee for Eastern Conference Player of the Week, which was won by New York’s Jalen Brunson. – 3:33 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Jalen Brunson is Eastern Conference Player of the Week, NBA says pic.twitter.com/Zhw7att92I – 3:32 PM
Jalen Brunson is Eastern Conference Player of the Week, NBA says pic.twitter.com/Zhw7att92I – 3:32 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
The Knicks have their first 50-win season since 2012-13!
Hear @TheFrankIsola give high praise for fighting through injuries and the incredible play of Jalen Brunson pic.twitter.com/O4ssmH50ub – 2:16 PM
The Knicks have their first 50-win season since 2012-13!
Hear @TheFrankIsola give high praise for fighting through injuries and the incredible play of Jalen Brunson pic.twitter.com/O4ssmH50ub – 2:16 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
We talked Jalen Brunson, who will get a first-team All NBA vote from @TimBontemps, OG Anunoby, potential NYK matchups with Heat & Philly, Sixers as potential offseason competition for NYK, Thibodeau & more on The Putback w/guests @SbondyNBA and Bontemps: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 12:58 PM
We talked Jalen Brunson, who will get a first-team All NBA vote from @TimBontemps, OG Anunoby, potential NYK matchups with Heat & Philly, Sixers as potential offseason competition for NYK, Thibodeau & more on The Putback w/guests @SbondyNBA and Bontemps: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 12:58 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
2024 NBA awards: Staff picks for MVP and all major honors with Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama among winners
cbssports.com/nba/news/2024-… – 12:45 PM
2024 NBA awards: Staff picks for MVP and all major honors with Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama among winners
cbssports.com/nba/news/2024-… – 12:45 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jamal Murray averaged 33 points and 10 assists per 100 possessions this year.
Players to match or exceed those numbers (minimum 50 games):
Nikola Jokic
Luka Doncic
LeBron James
Trae Young
A wonderful regular season hidden within several injuries. – 11:51 AM
Jamal Murray averaged 33 points and 10 assists per 100 possessions this year.
Players to match or exceed those numbers (minimum 50 games):
Nikola Jokic
Luka Doncic
LeBron James
Trae Young
A wonderful regular season hidden within several injuries. – 11:51 AM
Lev Akabas @LevAkabas
The difference between the Nuggets’ offensive rating with Nikola Jokic on and off the court was the largest swing of any individual player in the NBA
Jalen Brunson’s swing was the second largest pic.twitter.com/ka1uVm0KSa – 11:49 AM
The difference between the Nuggets’ offensive rating with Nikola Jokic on and off the court was the largest swing of any individual player in the NBA
Jalen Brunson’s swing was the second largest pic.twitter.com/ka1uVm0KSa – 11:49 AM
Jalen Brunson @jalenbrunson1
Check out the last episode of Reel Meals, delivered by DoorDash! Watch @mcnuttmonica and I dive into more of all things Knicks basketball.
Episode 3 out on Knicks Youtube!
Link: m.youtube.com/watch?feature=… pic.twitter.com/wxAOG4XXAy – 11:45 AM
Check out the last episode of Reel Meals, delivered by DoorDash! Watch @mcnuttmonica and I dive into more of all things Knicks basketball.
Episode 3 out on Knicks Youtube!
Link: m.youtube.com/watch?feature=… pic.twitter.com/wxAOG4XXAy – 11:45 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Most points scored in the NBA in 2024:
1. Jalen Brunson: 1,384
2. Luka Doncic: 1,353
Highest +/- in the NBA in 2024:
1. Jalen Brunson: +481
2. Nikola Jokic: +397 – 11:42 AM
Most points scored in the NBA in 2024:
1. Jalen Brunson: 1,384
2. Luka Doncic: 1,353
Highest +/- in the NBA in 2024:
1. Jalen Brunson: +481
2. Nikola Jokic: +397 – 11:42 AM
Mike Beuoy @inpredict
This approach discounts garbage time and elevates high leverage moments where the player was on court.
But like any raw on/off stats it suffers from the same issues with assigning credit.
e.g. KCP is not the 2nd best player in the league. He just shares minutes with Jokic. – 11:12 AM
This approach discounts garbage time and elevates high leverage moments where the player was on court.
But like any raw on/off stats it suffers from the same issues with assigning credit.
e.g. KCP is not the 2nd best player in the league. He just shares minutes with Jokic. – 11:12 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Over the final ten games of the 2023-24 campaign, Jalen Brunson averaged:
37.8 points and 8.3 assists while slashing 49/40/86%
Per @bball_ref,
Brunson is just the six player in NBA history to average 37+ points over the final ten games of a season.
The other five are:
Wilt… – 9:52 AM
Over the final ten games of the 2023-24 campaign, Jalen Brunson averaged:
37.8 points and 8.3 assists while slashing 49/40/86%
Per @bball_ref,
Brunson is just the six player in NBA history to average 37+ points over the final ten games of a season.
The other five are:
Wilt… – 9:52 AM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
Final RPR MVP:
1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 17.11
2. Nikola Jokić: 16.94
3. Luka Dončić: 16.92
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 16.05
5. Joel Embiid: 15.13
6. Anthony Davis: 14.54
7. Jayson Tatum: 13.7
8. Jalen Brunson: 13.43
9. Domantas Sabonis: 13.0
10. Tyrese Haliburton: 12.81 pic.twitter.com/22YKg4zBrD – 9:45 AM
Final RPR MVP:
1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 17.11
2. Nikola Jokić: 16.94
3. Luka Dončić: 16.92
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 16.05
5. Joel Embiid: 15.13
6. Anthony Davis: 14.54
7. Jayson Tatum: 13.7
8. Jalen Brunson: 13.43
9. Domantas Sabonis: 13.0
10. Tyrese Haliburton: 12.81 pic.twitter.com/22YKg4zBrD – 9:45 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Jalen Brunson carrying the Knicks to the second best record in the Eastern conference pic.twitter.com/IGOrh65CDh – 9:42 AM
Jalen Brunson carrying the Knicks to the second best record in the Eastern conference pic.twitter.com/IGOrh65CDh – 9:42 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Jalen Brunson yesterday:
40 PTS
8 REB
7 AST
It’s the 36th time he’s scored at least 30 points in a game this season, tying the @nyknicks single-season record previously shared by Richie Guerin and Patrick Ewing.
Read, share, & subscribe: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/iJN3eoIFKB – 9:33 AM
Jalen Brunson yesterday:
40 PTS 8 REB 7 ASTIt’s the 36th time he’s scored at least 30 points in a game this season, tying the @nyknicks single-season record previously shared by Richie Guerin and Patrick Ewing.
Read, share, & subscribe: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/iJN3eoIFKB – 9:33 AM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray discussed why he wants to remain a Nugget long-term, how he feels about his All-Star snubs, where he and Nikola Jokic rank as a duo, why Jokic should be MVP, coach Michael Malone behind the scenes, and more on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/denver-n… – 9:24 AM
Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray discussed why he wants to remain a Nugget long-term, how he feels about his All-Star snubs, where he and Nikola Jokic rank as a duo, why Jokic should be MVP, coach Michael Malone behind the scenes, and more on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/denver-n… – 9:24 AM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks fight to the finish, earn No. 2 seed with OT win in season finale
Jalen Brunson scored 40 points as the Knicks finished the season with 50 wins. newsday.com/sports/basketb… – 6:43 AM
Knicks fight to the finish, earn No. 2 seed with OT win in season finale
Jalen Brunson scored 40 points as the Knicks finished the season with 50 wins. newsday.com/sports/basketb… – 6:43 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Some numbers:
– Reggie Jackson was +79 in 82 games this season
– Bruce Brown was +31 in 80 games last season
In the non-Nikola Jokic minutes:
– Jackson on the floor, Jokic off: -5.6 Net Rating
– Brown on the floor, Jokic off: -10 Net Rating – 11:52 PM
Some numbers:
– Reggie Jackson was +79 in 82 games this season
– Bruce Brown was +31 in 80 games last season
In the non-Nikola Jokic minutes:
– Jackson on the floor, Jokic off: -5.6 Net Rating
– Brown on the floor, Jokic off: -10 Net Rating – 11:52 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
How valuable is Jalen Brunson, one might ask?
Before JB arrived, this type of nonsense was all Knicks fans had to discuss/debate nearly every April and offseason this century.
Now, Knicks fans ignore this BS as they’re too busy celebrating 50 wins and prepping for the playoffs pic.twitter.com/EFQFJ2DGf9 – 9:55 PM
How valuable is Jalen Brunson, one might ask?
Before JB arrived, this type of nonsense was all Knicks fans had to discuss/debate nearly every April and offseason this century.
Now, Knicks fans ignore this BS as they’re too busy celebrating 50 wins and prepping for the playoffs pic.twitter.com/EFQFJ2DGf9 – 9:55 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Some single season marks for the Nuggets this season, per @bball_ref:
Wins – Tied for 1st with 57
3FGM – MPJ* 1st with 220
Total rebounds – Jokic 8th with 976
Total assists – Jokic 3rd* with 708
Triple-doubles – Jokic 2nd with 25
FG% – Jokic 6th with 58.3%
3FG% – Murray 5th with… – 9:23 PM
Some single season marks for the Nuggets this season, per @bball_ref:
Wins – Tied for 1st with 57
3FGM – MPJ* 1st with 220
Total rebounds – Jokic 8th with 976
Total assists – Jokic 3rd* with 708
Triple-doubles – Jokic 2nd with 25
FG% – Jokic 6th with 58.3%
3FG% – Murray 5th with… – 9:23 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks fight to the finish — earn No. 2 seed with OT win in season finale
Jalen Brunson scored 40 points as the Knicks finished the season with 50 wins. newsday.com/sports/basketb… – 9:04 PM
Knicks fight to the finish — earn No. 2 seed with OT win in season finale
Jalen Brunson scored 40 points as the Knicks finished the season with 50 wins. newsday.com/sports/basketb… – 9:04 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Total number of 40-point games this season:
Jalen Brunson:
11
Jayson Tatum and Nikola Jokic and Jaylen Brown and Paul George and Kawhi Leonard COMBINED:
10 – 8:50 PM
Total number of 40-point games this season:
Jalen Brunson:
11
Jayson Tatum and Nikola Jokic and Jaylen Brown and Paul George and Kawhi Leonard COMBINED:
10 – 8:50 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
After losing Bruce Brown/Jeff Green and committing to their #ProjectDynasty bench + Reggie Jackson, the Nuggets:
– Won four more games than last season
– Tied franchise record in wins
– Had a better defense
– Were better with Nikola Jokic off the floor than they were last year – 8:08 PM
After losing Bruce Brown/Jeff Green and committing to their #ProjectDynasty bench + Reggie Jackson, the Nuggets:
– Won four more games than last season
– Tied franchise record in wins
– Had a better defense
– Were better with Nikola Jokic off the floor than they were last year – 8:08 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
#ΝΒΑ #Playoffs start with Wagner bros and Jokic, while Luka, Porzingis and Giannis (?) play on Sunday
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… pic.twitter.com/cYKJdHA7IF – 7:23 PM
#ΝΒΑ #Playoffs start with Wagner bros and Jokic, while Luka, Porzingis and Giannis (?) play on Sunday
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… pic.twitter.com/cYKJdHA7IF – 7:23 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Another MVP season in the books for Nikola Jokic.
26.4 points
12.4 rebounds
9.0 assists
1.4 steals
0.9 blocks
Among players to play 65+ games, Jokic finishes 4th in Net Rating at +11.8 and a higher TS% than any player with a higher Usage.
Will he cap it off with a Finals MVP? – 7:08 PM
Another MVP season in the books for Nikola Jokic.
26.4 points
12.4 rebounds
9.0 assists
1.4 steals
0.9 blocks
Among players to play 65+ games, Jokic finishes 4th in Net Rating at +11.8 and a higher TS% than any player with a higher Usage.
Will he cap it off with a Finals MVP? – 7:08 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
#ΝΒΑ #Playoffs start with Wagner bros and Jokic, Luke, and Giannis (?) play on Sunday
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… pic.twitter.com/kySCFDCimi – 6:59 PM
#ΝΒΑ #Playoffs start with Wagner bros and Jokic, Luke, and Giannis (?) play on Sunday
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… pic.twitter.com/kySCFDCimi – 6:59 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
SGA on the MVP race with Jokic and Luka: “I hope I get it, yes. I think all the guys are deserving and have a good case. Whatever happens, happens. Whoever gets it is deserving for sure” – 6:25 PM
SGA on the MVP race with Jokic and Luka: “I hope I get it, yes. I think all the guys are deserving and have a good case. Whatever happens, happens. Whoever gets it is deserving for sure” – 6:25 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Players to score more than 2,000 points and hit more than 200 three-pointers while shooting over 48% from the floor and 40% from downtown in the season:
Steph Curry (the year he was unanimous MVP)
Jalen Brunson (this season)
— end of list — – 6:01 PM
Players to score more than 2,000 points and hit more than 200 three-pointers while shooting over 48% from the floor and 40% from downtown in the season:
Steph Curry (the year he was unanimous MVP)
Jalen Brunson (this season)
— end of list — – 6:01 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic tells @katywinge it’s officially ‘Pool Time’ with Denver having a week off of games before Round 1: “I’m excited to fly home. We opened a pool yesterday, so I’m excited to spend a couple days with my daughter in the pool.” – 5:58 PM
Nikola Jokic tells @katywinge it’s officially ‘Pool Time’ with Denver having a week off of games before Round 1: “I’m excited to fly home. We opened a pool yesterday, so I’m excited to spend a couple days with my daughter in the pool.” – 5:58 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Most points scored in the NBA this season:
1. Luka Doncic: 2,370
2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 2,239
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 2,222
4. Jalen Brunson: 2,212
5. Nikola Jokic: 2,070 – 5:55 PM
Most points scored in the NBA this season:
1. Luka Doncic: 2,370
2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 2,239
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 2,222
4. Jalen Brunson: 2,212
5. Nikola Jokic: 2,070 – 5:55 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they defeat the Grizzlies 126-111.
Jamal Murray: 21-6-4
Nikola Jokic: 15-15-5-4
Christian Braun: 19-10-5-2
The Nuggets will finish the regular season 57-25. They will be the 2 seed in the West playoffs. pic.twitter.com/bDNiQ3x7dT – 5:53 PM
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they defeat the Grizzlies 126-111.
Jamal Murray: 21-6-4
Nikola Jokic: 15-15-5-4
Christian Braun: 19-10-5-2
The Nuggets will finish the regular season 57-25. They will be the 2 seed in the West playoffs. pic.twitter.com/bDNiQ3x7dT – 5:53 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jokic tonight:
15 PTS
15 AST
5 AST
4 STL
in just 3 quarters. statmuse.com/nba/player/nik… – 5:35 PM
Jokic tonight:
15 PTS
15 AST
5 AST
4 STL
in just 3 quarters. statmuse.com/nba/player/nik… – 5:35 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the Grizzlies 66-54.
Jamal Murray: 19 points, one ankle roll
Nikola Jokic: 10-11-5-2
Christian Braun: 11-5-2-1 in 11 bench minutes pic.twitter.com/N0ytIghqmD – 4:41 PM
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the Grizzlies 66-54.
Jamal Murray: 19 points, one ankle roll
Nikola Jokic: 10-11-5-2
Christian Braun: 11-5-2-1 in 11 bench minutes pic.twitter.com/N0ytIghqmD – 4:41 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Complete list of all Knicks to average more than 25 points and more than 5 assists per game in a season in which NY wins 50+ games:
Jalen Brunson
— end of list — – 4:41 PM
Complete list of all Knicks to average more than 25 points and more than 5 assists per game in a season in which NY wins 50+ games:
Jalen Brunson
— end of list — – 4:41 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks earn No. 2 seed with OT win in season finale
Jalen Brunson scored 40 points as the Knicks finished the season with 50 wins. newsday.com/sports/basketb… – 4:24 PM
Knicks earn No. 2 seed with OT win in season finale
Jalen Brunson scored 40 points as the Knicks finished the season with 50 wins. newsday.com/sports/basketb… – 4:24 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Former @NovaMBB star Jalen Brunson has had an MVP-caliber season for the Knicks
Not bad for a 2nd-round pick who the talking heads thought was a mediocre addition in free agency pic.twitter.com/9Cz28hqNpq – 4:09 PM
Former @NovaMBB star Jalen Brunson has had an MVP-caliber season for the Knicks
Not bad for a 2nd-round pick who the talking heads thought was a mediocre addition in free agency pic.twitter.com/9Cz28hqNpq – 4:09 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nuggets lead the Grizzlies 29-26 after one. Looks like the regular rotations for Denver.
Jamal Murray leads Denver with 11 points on 3-3 3PT. Jokic adds 6-9-2. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope with 3 assists and a block.
Elsewhere, Suns double up the Timberwolves; OKC up big on Dallas. – 4:09 PM
Nuggets lead the Grizzlies 29-26 after one. Looks like the regular rotations for Denver.
Jamal Murray leads Denver with 11 points on 3-3 3PT. Jokic adds 6-9-2. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope with 3 assists and a block.
Elsewhere, Suns double up the Timberwolves; OKC up big on Dallas. – 4:09 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
How good is Jalen Brunson at basketball? Thibs is running a lot of very similar sets with Brunson that he did with DRose. Watch the film. Brunson uses IQ and craftyness where he lacks in the DRose athleticism. Than again, DRose lacked high hoops IQ.
Thibs has done it again! pic.twitter.com/h8y0RI380L – 4:07 PM
How good is Jalen Brunson at basketball? Thibs is running a lot of very similar sets with Brunson that he did with DRose. Watch the film. Brunson uses IQ and craftyness where he lacks in the DRose athleticism. Than again, DRose lacked high hoops IQ.
Thibs has done it again! pic.twitter.com/h8y0RI380L – 4:07 PM
Adi Joseph @AdiJoseph
Give me this year’s Jalen Brunson over the best (2018?) version of Damian Lillard. – 3:55 PM
Give me this year’s Jalen Brunson over the best (2018?) version of Damian Lillard. – 3:55 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
That’s a 50-win regular season and the 2-seed for the Knicks, who have been without Julius Randle since January and were without OG Anunoby for a ton of time.
Jalen Brunson made that one of the more fun Knicks seasons I can remember since, uh, lol, the turn of the century – 3:50 PM
That’s a 50-win regular season and the 2-seed for the Knicks, who have been without Julius Randle since January and were without OG Anunoby for a ton of time.
Jalen Brunson made that one of the more fun Knicks seasons I can remember since, uh, lol, the turn of the century – 3:50 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
OG Anunoby and Jalen Brunson are 19-2 as a duo. pic.twitter.com/fsngviFM9h – 3:49 PM
OG Anunoby and Jalen Brunson are 19-2 as a duo. pic.twitter.com/fsngviFM9h – 3:49 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Since checking in with 6 minutes to go in the fourth, Jalen Brunson has scored or assisted on 21 of the Knicks’ 24 points. NYK is up by 4 vs. CHI and CHI has the ball with 49 seconds to play in OT. – 3:40 PM
Since checking in with 6 minutes to go in the fourth, Jalen Brunson has scored or assisted on 21 of the Knicks’ 24 points. NYK is up by 4 vs. CHI and CHI has the ball with 49 seconds to play in OT. – 3:40 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jalen Brunson this season:
2nd in 45-point games
2nd in 40-point games
2nd in 35-point games
His former teammate is first in all three categories. pic.twitter.com/FdtnHQKzc6 – 3:37 PM
Jalen Brunson this season:
2nd in 45-point games
2nd in 40-point games
2nd in 35-point games
His former teammate is first in all three categories. pic.twitter.com/FdtnHQKzc6 – 3:37 PM
More on this storyline
You and Jokic have formed a great duo over the years and become champions together. A lot of times you hear people talk about other duos like Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo or Anthony Davis and LeBron James in a big market like LA. Where do you feel the two of you rank as a duo in this league? Jamal Murray: If you want me to rank where I believe, I think we’re the best duo. I think they’re in a bigger market and people have more interest in LeBron and AD in LA, or what Dame and Giannis could be, or what Luka and Kyrie could do. If we’re talking about the best duos in getting the job done and how they play for each other and with each other, I think me and Jokic are undoubtedly number one. -via HoopsHype / April 15, 2024
In a post-game interview, the team’s superstar, Nikola Jokic, talked about how the team pulled through for a great season and what he is looking forward to most during their brief break. “A lot of trusting each other. I think our defense, especially after the break, is good. We are running much better. Playing together more, it’s probably just [about] experience too,” Jokic said about the 57-25 record of the Nuggets. More important on Jokic’s agenda were his plans for the break. “It’s good. To be honest, I am excited. I need to hurry home,” the center said. “We opened a pool yesterday or two days ago, so I am kind of excited to spend a couple of days with my daughter on the pool. That, for me, is exciting right now,” he revealed. -via BasketNews / April 15, 2024
Tim MacMahon: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the MVP conversation featuring Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic and him: “I hope I get it, yes. I think all the guys are deserving, all have their case. Whatever happens, happens. But whoever gets it is deserving for sure.” OKC coach Mark Daigneault’s take: pic.twitter.com/fAzZHnz5Y8 -via Twitter @espn_macmahon / April 14, 2024
StatMuse: Jalen Brunson tonight: 40 PTS 8 REB 7 AST The Knicks first 50-win season in over a decade. statmuse.com/nba/player/jal… -via Twitter @statmuse / April 14, 2024
StatMuse: Jalen Brunson has more 40-point games this season than Dame Tatum Kyrie Kawhi combined. pic.twitter.com/3dPoTQE44s -via Twitter @statmuse / April 14, 2024