Knicks bounce back behind Jalen Brunson's 44-point game
Colin Loughran: KNICKS WIN! New York beats Indiana 121-91 as Jalen Brunson puts up 44 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists The Knicks have a 3-2 series lead and are one win away from the ECF
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Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Jalen Brunson scores 44, Knicks beat Pacers 121-91 to move a win away from conference finals apnews.com/article/nba-pl… – 10:54 PM
Jalen Brunson scores 44, Knicks beat Pacers 121-91 to move a win away from conference finals apnews.com/article/nba-pl… – 10:54 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Jalen Brunson in Games 3 and 4 combined:
44 points
Jalen Brunson tonight in Game 5:
44 points – 10:50 PM
Jalen Brunson in Games 3 and 4 combined:
44 points
Jalen Brunson tonight in Game 5:
44 points – 10:50 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
Jalen Brunson playoff scoring averages
2021: 8.0
2022: 21.6
2023: 27.8
2024: 33.9 – 10:44 PM
Jalen Brunson playoff scoring averages
2021: 8.0
2022: 21.6
2023: 27.8
2024: 33.9 – 10:44 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Madison Square Garden is Jalen Brunson’s yard. He set the tone, he made the difference and the New York Knicks are one win shy from the Eastern Conference Finals. #NBAPlayoffs #NewYorkForever
Story:
sportal.gr/basket/article… – 10:42 PM
Madison Square Garden is Jalen Brunson’s yard. He set the tone, he made the difference and the New York Knicks are one win shy from the Eastern Conference Finals. #NBAPlayoffs #NewYorkForever
Story:
sportal.gr/basket/article… – 10:42 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Knicks vs. Pacers: Jalen Brunson erupts for 44 points as New York rebounds for emphatic Game 5 win
cbssports.com/nba/news/knick… – 10:40 PM
Knicks vs. Pacers: Jalen Brunson erupts for 44 points as New York rebounds for emphatic Game 5 win
cbssports.com/nba/news/knick… – 10:40 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
Since 1990, names of players who have scored 373+ points in first 11 games of a postseason (via @Stathead):
Michael Jordan
LeBron James
Kevin Durant
Jalen Brunson – 10:38 PM
Since 1990, names of players who have scored 373+ points in first 11 games of a postseason (via @Stathead):
Michael Jordan
LeBron James
Kevin Durant
Jalen Brunson – 10:38 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
With 44 points in Game 5, Jalen Brunson now has five 40+ point game in the postseason. That’s the second most 40+ point games in a single postseason in Knicks playoff history. Brunson trails Bernard King (6 – 1984). – 10:34 PM
With 44 points in Game 5, Jalen Brunson now has five 40+ point game in the postseason. That’s the second most 40+ point games in a single postseason in Knicks playoff history. Brunson trails Bernard King (6 – 1984). – 10:34 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Most playoff games with 40+ points and 5+ assists in Knicks franchise history:
Jalen Brunson: 5
Patrick Ewing: 2
Bernard King: 1
Carmelo Anthony: 1 – 10:32 PM
Most playoff games with 40+ points and 5+ assists in Knicks franchise history:
Jalen Brunson: 5
Patrick Ewing: 2
Bernard King: 1
Carmelo Anthony: 1 – 10:32 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Jalen Brunson vs. Indiana Pacers (Game 5 of East Semis)
44 points
18-35 FG
4 rebounds
7 assists
+29
HIM. The Knicks lead 3-2. #NBAPlayoffs #NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/ilVkSzYxzr – 10:31 PM
Jalen Brunson vs. Indiana Pacers (Game 5 of East Semis)
44 points
18-35 FG
4 rebounds
7 assists
+29
HIM. The Knicks lead 3-2. #NBAPlayoffs #NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/ilVkSzYxzr – 10:31 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Games with 40+ points and > 5 assists this postseason:
Jalen Brunson:
5
Every other player in the NBA COMBINED:
3 – 10:21 PM
Games with 40+ points and > 5 assists this postseason:
Jalen Brunson:
5
Every other player in the NBA COMBINED:
3 – 10:21 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Sure, Jalen Brunson is absolutely balling out these playoffs, but he’s gone against a hobbled Sixers team and the 24th-ranked defense in the NBA, so is it all that impressive, really? – 10:17 PM
Sure, Jalen Brunson is absolutely balling out these playoffs, but he’s gone against a hobbled Sixers team and the 24th-ranked defense in the NBA, so is it all that impressive, really? – 10:17 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Sure, Jalen Brunson is absolutely balling out these playoffs, but he’s gone against a hobbled Sixers team and the 24th-ranked defense in the NBA, so is all that impressive, really? – 10:15 PM
Sure, Jalen Brunson is absolutely balling out these playoffs, but he’s gone against a hobbled Sixers team and the 24th-ranked defense in the NBA, so is all that impressive, really? – 10:15 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Jalen Brunson is really doing Jalen Brunson things and the MVP chants are loud now. Up 42 points with 7:57 left and I don’t think we’re going to be hearing about anyone locking him up. – 10:15 PM
Jalen Brunson is really doing Jalen Brunson things and the MVP chants are loud now. Up 42 points with 7:57 left and I don’t think we’re going to be hearing about anyone locking him up. – 10:15 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Jalen Brunson just made Aaron Nesmith touch earth. It’s over. – 10:12 PM
Jalen Brunson just made Aaron Nesmith touch earth. It’s over. – 10:12 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
One of our newest members of #ClubSuperstar, Jalen Brunson, is showing why we had to make room for him. pic.twitter.com/mTio1ZC0OG – 9:52 PM
One of our newest members of #ClubSuperstar, Jalen Brunson, is showing why we had to make room for him. pic.twitter.com/mTio1ZC0OG – 9:52 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Jalen Brunson in the first half 🔥 🔥🔥
🤩 28 PTS (playoff career best in a half)
🤩 4 AST
🤩 12-18 FG pic.twitter.com/fHl17RPH0B – 9:31 PM
Jalen Brunson in the first half 🔥 🔥🔥
🤩 28 PTS (playoff career best in a half)
🤩 4 AST
🤩 12-18 FG pic.twitter.com/fHl17RPH0B – 9:31 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Jalen Brunson in the first half 🔥 🔥🔥
28 PTS (playoff career best in a half)
4 AST
12-18 FG pic.twitter.com/uFBYX2mMYH – 9:27 PM
Jalen Brunson in the first half 🔥 🔥🔥
28 PTS (playoff career best in a half)
4 AST
12-18 FG pic.twitter.com/uFBYX2mMYH – 9:27 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jalen Brunson has more 20-point playoff halves just this year (7) than Melo ever had in the playoffs as a Knick (6). pic.twitter.com/iSl9ckA1iU – 9:19 PM
Jalen Brunson has more 20-point playoff halves just this year (7) than Melo ever had in the playoffs as a Knick (6). pic.twitter.com/iSl9ckA1iU – 9:19 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Jalen Brunson at halftime in Game 5:
🔸 28 PTS
🔸 4 AST
🔸 12-18 FG
Knicks up 15 on the Pacers 👀 pic.twitter.com/c3JueUle6J – 9:19 PM
Jalen Brunson at halftime in Game 5:
🔸 28 PTS
🔸 4 AST
🔸 12-18 FG
Knicks up 15 on the Pacers 👀 pic.twitter.com/c3JueUle6J – 9:19 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
The #Knicks lead 69-54 after a first half that saw Jalen Brunson score 28 points on 12-of-18 shooting. The #Pacers‘ doubles have ben too late or too soft, and their switches on him too sloppy. – 9:18 PM
The #Knicks lead 69-54 after a first half that saw Jalen Brunson score 28 points on 12-of-18 shooting. The #Pacers‘ doubles have ben too late or too soft, and their switches on him too sloppy. – 9:18 PM
Synergy Sports Tech @SynergySST
Jalen Brunson is creating 54 points per game while shooting 49% in one-on-one situations so far this postseason. – 9:18 PM
Jalen Brunson is creating 54 points per game while shooting 49% in one-on-one situations so far this postseason. – 9:18 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Halftime: Knicks 69, Pacers 54
Jalen Brunson has 28 points on 12-for-18 shooting, while the Knicks have a 27-11 edge in rebounding and have 12 offensive rebounds.
Pascal Siakam had 13 points for Indiana while Tyrese Haliburton had 7 on just four first half shots. – 9:17 PM
Halftime: Knicks 69, Pacers 54
Jalen Brunson has 28 points on 12-for-18 shooting, while the Knicks have a 27-11 edge in rebounding and have 12 offensive rebounds.
Pascal Siakam had 13 points for Indiana while Tyrese Haliburton had 7 on just four first half shots. – 9:17 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Jalen Brunson at the half:
22 minutes
28 points
12/18 FG
4 assists
+20
NYK 69, IND 54 pic.twitter.com/gJuCje9mzb – 9:16 PM
Jalen Brunson at the half:
22 minutes
28 points
12/18 FG
4 assists
+20
NYK 69, IND 54 pic.twitter.com/gJuCje9mzb – 9:16 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Jalen Brunson has four assists but he has at least three hockey assists in this half. Brunson is drawing so much attention from the Pacers defense, his willingness to move the ball has led to several easy buckets. Brilliant half for Brunson. – 9:09 PM
Jalen Brunson has four assists but he has at least three hockey assists in this half. Brunson is drawing so much attention from the Pacers defense, his willingness to move the ball has led to several easy buckets. Brilliant half for Brunson. – 9:09 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Jalen Brunson is cooking the Pacers, and Isaiah Hartenstein is dominating the glass. Recipe for success if you ask me. – 9:07 PM
Jalen Brunson is cooking the Pacers, and Isaiah Hartenstein is dominating the glass. Recipe for success if you ask me. – 9:07 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Jalen Brunson putting everyone on skates for the score
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/c6vqRKXmV7 – 9:03 PM
Jalen Brunson putting everyone on skates for the score
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/c6vqRKXmV7 – 9:03 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Jalen Brunson just crossed Ben Shappard out of his socks and hit a pull-up 3. Then Alec Burks hits a mid-range 2 to put the Knicks up, 54-40, here at the 6:49 mark of the second quarter. – 8:59 PM
Jalen Brunson just crossed Ben Shappard out of his socks and hit a pull-up 3. Then Alec Burks hits a mid-range 2 to put the Knicks up, 54-40, here at the 6:49 mark of the second quarter. – 8:59 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Jalen Brunson looks like Jalen Brunson again. Up to 22 points on 9-for-14 shooting. Knicks extend lead to 54-40. – 8:59 PM
Jalen Brunson looks like Jalen Brunson again. Up to 22 points on 9-for-14 shooting. Knicks extend lead to 54-40. – 8:59 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Pacers play a prevent defense with 3 defenders in the backcourt shadowing Jalen Brunson and he still beats them and drops in a 3. And now Knicks are up 14. – 8:58 PM
Pacers play a prevent defense with 3 defenders in the backcourt shadowing Jalen Brunson and he still beats them and drops in a 3. And now Knicks are up 14. – 8:58 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Jalen Brunson makes all 3 free throws and is now up to 19 points on 8/13 FG. He said he was fine after dealing with a foot injury. His play is proving it. – 8:57 PM
Jalen Brunson makes all 3 free throws and is now up to 19 points on 8/13 FG. He said he was fine after dealing with a foot injury. His play is proving it. – 8:57 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Wasn’t sure they’d win it, but that was a big challenge win for Indiana (and a correct overturn), taking a third foul away from Aaron Nesmith, who has been the best option on Jalen Brunson in this series. – 8:54 PM
Wasn’t sure they’d win it, but that was a big challenge win for Indiana (and a correct overturn), taking a third foul away from Aaron Nesmith, who has been the best option on Jalen Brunson in this series. – 8:54 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Pascal Siakam should probably attack the basket when he has Jalen Brunson switched onto him instead of passing back out to Nesmith.
Just a thought. – 8:49 PM
Pascal Siakam should probably attack the basket when he has Jalen Brunson switched onto him instead of passing back out to Nesmith.
Just a thought. – 8:49 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
For all the talk of the Knicks’ energy over the last 48 hours, the most important thing for them has been Jalen Brunson’s health.
If Brunson can create space, get to his spots and score, the Knicks will compete.
So far, he’s looked far more explosive in the first quarter today – 8:32 PM
For all the talk of the Knicks’ energy over the last 48 hours, the most important thing for them has been Jalen Brunson’s health.
If Brunson can create space, get to his spots and score, the Knicks will compete.
So far, he’s looked far more explosive in the first quarter today – 8:32 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Good signs for the Knicks early: Jalen Brunson and Isaiah Hartenstein look terrific.
Bad sign for the Knicks early: Josh Hart looks to be low on energy already.
Pacers are also off to a hot start shooting the ball, too. – 8:08 PM
Good signs for the Knicks early: Jalen Brunson and Isaiah Hartenstein look terrific.
Bad sign for the Knicks early: Josh Hart looks to be low on energy already.
Pacers are also off to a hot start shooting the ball, too. – 8:08 PM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
Miles McBride is starting for the Knicks tonight, so I’m expecting him to take some ball handling responsibilities off Jalen Brunson’s plate to keep him fresher for a late push. – 7:43 PM
Miles McBride is starting for the Knicks tonight, so I’m expecting him to take some ball handling responsibilities off Jalen Brunson’s plate to keep him fresher for a late push. – 7:43 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Knicks starting five: Jalen Brunson, Miles McBride, Donte DiVincenzo, Josh Hart and Isaiah Hartenstein. – 7:32 PM
Knicks starting five: Jalen Brunson, Miles McBride, Donte DiVincenzo, Josh Hart and Isaiah Hartenstein. – 7:32 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
If I still have any Bama followers out there, I spoke to Mark Sears briefly and he said he’s a big fan of the Jalen Brunson comparisons.
He actually said Brunson got his number during the Final Four run and called him to congratulate him and said he loves his game. – 6:43 PM
If I still have any Bama followers out there, I spoke to Mark Sears briefly and he said he’s a big fan of the Jalen Brunson comparisons.
He actually said Brunson got his number during the Final Four run and called him to congratulate him and said he loves his game. – 6:43 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most clutch points by a player remaining in the playoffs:
49 — Jalen Brunson
44 — 2nd, 3rd and 4th place combined pic.twitter.com/Hn0xPAiQgd – 1:39 PM
Most clutch points by a player remaining in the playoffs:
49 — Jalen Brunson
44 — 2nd, 3rd and 4th place combined pic.twitter.com/Hn0xPAiQgd – 1:39 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Knicks need to step up with Jalen Brunson physically limited nypost.com/2024/05/13/spo… via @nypostsports – 11:33 AM
Knicks need to step up with Jalen Brunson physically limited nypost.com/2024/05/13/spo… via @nypostsports – 11:33 AM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Jalen Brunson on the MSG crowd tonight for G5 providing a lift to Knicks: “1000%. I made that pretty clear that they help us a lot and I don’t think the words can describe how thankful we are.
It’s unexplainable to be honest with you. I don’t think I can put it into words.” – 11:31 AM
Jalen Brunson on the MSG crowd tonight for G5 providing a lift to Knicks: “1000%. I made that pretty clear that they help us a lot and I don’t think the words can describe how thankful we are.
It’s unexplainable to be honest with you. I don’t think I can put it into words.” – 11:31 AM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Jalen Brunson, who’s playing through a foot injury, says he’s good to play tonight in Game 5. Wouldn’t expect anything less. Everyone is playing with something. – 11:09 AM
Jalen Brunson, who’s playing through a foot injury, says he’s good to play tonight in Game 5. Wouldn’t expect anything less. Everyone is playing with something. – 11:09 AM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks confident they can get series back on right track
“We have what we have and we need to go forward with that,” Jalen Brunson said. “So there is no ‘we’re shorthanded.’ There is no excuse. There’s no excuse whatsoever. If we lose, we lose.” newsday.com/sports/basketb… – 9:13 AM
Knicks confident they can get series back on right track
“We have what we have and we need to go forward with that,” Jalen Brunson said. “So there is no ‘we’re shorthanded.’ There is no excuse. There’s no excuse whatsoever. If we lose, we lose.” newsday.com/sports/basketb… – 9:13 AM
More on this storyline
New York Knicks: Jalen Brunson has recorded his fifth 40+ point game of the postseason, the second most 40+ point games in a single postseason in Knicks playoff history. He trails Bernard King (6 – 1984). -via Twitter @NY_KnicksPR / May 14, 2024
Fred Katz: As expected, Jalen Brunson and Isaiah Hartenstein are good to go, Tom Thibodeau said. -via Twitter @FredKatz / May 14, 2024
With injuries mounting — including four regulars sidelined, plus star point guard Jalen Brunson among those playing through various ailments — Hart issued a pointed rebuke when asked before Tuesday’s Game 5 at the Garden what he thinks of the outside narrative that Thibodeau is “running guys into the ground.” “You expect ignorance when people have no idea what goes on in this building,” Hart said after the Knicks’ morning shootaround in Tarrytown. “People love to have a narrative or a label and run with it. None of those guys are here watching us practice. None of those guys are watching what we do. “At the end of the day, seventh year of my career, I’ve probably had more off days than I’ve had in other days. We don’t go contact in practice. Everyone thinks we do three-hour practices of scrimmaging. It’s idiotic to put it on him. He’s not going to say anything about it. He’s going to take it on the chin and keep on moving.” -via New York Post / May 14, 2024