Brunson finished Wednesday's 119-104 win over the Hornets with 26 points (9-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 7-8 FG), five assists, two rebounds and three steals over 37 minutes.
Brunson entered Wednesday's contest having connected on just 30.0 percent of his field-goal attempts in his two prior outings. His struggles from deep continued, but he was efficient overall from the field and connected on a game-high seven free-throw attempts. Since returning from a two-game absence in mid-November due to an ankle injury, Brunson has averaged 27.1 points on 47.6 percent shooting, along with 6.3 assists, 2.8 rebounds, 2.3 threes and 0.9 steals over 36.0 minutes per game.
Brunson ended Tuesday's 123-117 loss to Boston with 15 points (6-21 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 11 assists, three rebounds and one steal in 39 minutes.
Brunson struggled to find his rhythm yet again, posting a season-low 15 points in the loss. The star point guard has failed to reach the 20-point threshold in back-to-back games for the first time this season, shooting just 30.0 percent from the field and 14.3 percent from downtown in his last two outings. However, he still dished out a game-high 11 assists, securing his fourth double-double in 18 regular-season games.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Cools off in Sunday's win
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Brunson provided 18 points (6-19 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds and seven assists over 34 minutes during Sunday's 116-94 victory over the Raptors.
Brunson's streak of scoring at least 27 points ended at seven games Sunday, though he still finished as the Knicks' co-leader in assists with Josh Hart while finishing third in scoring behind Hart (20 points) and Karl-Anthony Towns (22 points). Brunson will end the month of November having averaged 27.3 points, 6.6 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 2.8 threes over 34.2 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Stays hot in win Friday
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Brunson closed Friday's 118-109 win over the Bucks with 37 points (12-21 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 9-10 FT), one rebound, five assists and one steal in 39 minutes.
Brunson surpassed the 30-point mark for the third time over his last four games, and he came through when the Knicks needed him the most with a few clutch buckets in the fourth quarter. Brunson has left his ankle injury in the rearview and has been excellent of late. He's averaging 31.6 points and 6.1 assists per game in his last seven appearances.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Game-high 33 points vs. Charlotte
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Brunson totaled 33 points (14-28 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), three assists and two rebounds over 34 minutes during the Knicks' 129-101 win over the Hornets on Wednesday.
Brunson did most of his damage after halftime, with 16 of his 33 points being scored in the third quarter to give the Knicks a commanding lead heading into the fourth frame. It's the eighth time this season that Brunson has scored at least 30 points, four of which have come over his last six outings. The All-NBA point guard has averaged 27.3 points, 6.7 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 2.9 threes over 33.8 minutes per game while connecting on 48.1 percent of his field-goal attempts since Nov. 2 .
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Double-doubles in defeat
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Brunson supplied 33 points (12-21 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 11 assists and three rebounds across 37 minutes in Saturday's 133-121 loss to the Magic.
After a two-game absence due to a sprained ankle, Brunson appeared in his second consecutive contest and logged his seventh outing with at least 30 points through 13 regular-season appearances. The star point guard also dished out a game- and season-high 11 assists en route to his third double-double on the campaign. In his last two games, the 29-year-old has accumulated 61 points, 16 assists and six rebounds across 72 total minutes.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Ready to roll
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Brunson (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Magic.
As expected, Brunson has been upgraded from probable to available and will suit up for a second straight contest after a two-game absence due to a sprained ankle. In his return, the All-Star point guard posted 28 points (11-23 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), five assists, three rebounds, one steal and one block across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 113-111 win over the Mavericks.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Probable for Saturday
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Brunson (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game against the Magic.
Probable tags after mild-to-severe injuries are common, so this isn't a big deal for New York's star point guard. Look for him to play through this issue against Orlando. During Wednesday's win over the Mavericks, Brunson had 28 points (11-23 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), five assists, three rebounds, one steal and one block across 35 minutes.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Drops 28 points in return
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Brunson (ankle) supplied 28 points (11-23 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), five assists, three rebounds, one steal and one block across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 113-111 win over the Mavericks.
Brunson returned to the court following a two-game absence due to a sprained right ankle. The star point guard struggled from beyond the arc, though he still chipped in a game-high scoring total while logging his usual minutes. Brunson continues to score at an elite level and has tallied at least 28 points in three straight appearances.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Good to go
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Brunson (ankle) will play in Wednesday's game against Dallas, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.
The superstar point guard will return from a two-game absence due to an ankle injury, and he'll reclaim his spot in the starting lineup from Miles McBride. Brunson averaged 28.0 points, 6.5 assists and 3.5 rebounds over 33.9 minutes per game before sustaining the injury.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Goes through shootaround
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Brunson (ankle) participated in Wednesday's morning shootaround, according to NBA reporter Marc Stein.
Brunson is officially listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks on the latest injury report, but he appears to be trending in the right direction after missing New York's past two games. If he's able to suit up against his former team, guys like Miles McBride, Jordan Clarkson and Landry Shamet would all likely see less usage and minutes.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Iffy for Wednesday
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Brunson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.
Brunson is in jeopardy of missing his third straight game due to a sprained right ankle. If the star point guard is ultimately ruled out, Miles McBride and Jordan Clarkson are candidates for increased minutes. Over his last five appearances, Brunson has averaged 24.2 points, 8.4 assists and 3.2 rebounds per game, shooting 42.4 percent from beyond the arc during that span.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Ruled out for Monday
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Brunson (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Heat.
Brunson will miss his second consecutive contest after spraining his right ankle in Wednesday's loss to Orlando. With the star point guard sidelined, Jordan Clarkson and Miles McBride (personal) are candidates for increased minutes, while Tyler Kolek could enter the rotation. Brunson's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Mavericks.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Could miss upcoming road trip
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Brunson (ankle), who's already been ruled out for Friday's game against Miami, might not travel with the team during its five-game road trip, which begins Monday, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.
Head coach Mike Brown offered the update, which paints a bleaker picture than an earlier report that indicated Brunson would be evaluated daily. If Brunson doesn't join the Knicks on the road trip, his next chance to play would come Oct. 28 against Milwaukee. A more definitive timeline for return should come before the Knicks depart New York. Miles McBride, Jordan Clarkson and Tyler Kolek are slated for larger roles if Brunson is sidelined.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Won't play Friday
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Brunson has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Heat due to a Grade 1 right ankle sprain and will be evaluated daily, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Brunson sustained the ankle injury in the final minutes of Wednesday's loss to Orlando and was seen leaving the arena with crutches and a walking boot. With the star point guard sidelined, Miles McBride, Jordan Clarkson and Tyler Kolek are candidates for increased playing time. Brunson's next opportunity to play will come in Monday's rematch against Miami.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Exits arena in walking boot
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Brunson was spotted leaving Madison Square Garden following Wednesday's 124-107 loss to Orlando using crutches and wearing a walking boot, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Per Steve Popper of Newsday, Knicks head coach Mike Brown said postgame that Brunson rolled his right ankle in the closing minutes of Wednesday's loss. Brunson's use of crutches and a walking boot certainly isn't a good sign, but at this point, specifics regarding the injury are unknown. Expect more clarity to be provided ahead of Friday's game against the Heat.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Game-high 31 points in loss
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Brunson posted 31 points (10-23 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 10-13 FT), six assists and three rebounds over 37 minutes during the Knicks' 124-107 loss to the Magic on Wednesday.
The Knicks struggled on offense Wednesday, as Brunson was the only New York player to score more than 20 points in the loss. He did most of his damage from the charity stripe, where he attempted a season-high 13 free throws. Through six games in November, Brunson has averaged 25.3 points on 45.2 percent shooting, 7.,5 assists, 3.5 rebounds, 0.7 steals and 3.0 threes across 33.2 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Double-doubles in win
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Brunson supplied 32 points (11-19 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 assists and five rebounds across 36 minutes in Tuesday's 133-120 win over the Grizzlies.
Brunson caught fire from beyond the arc and finished with a game-high 32 points, marking his fifth 30-plus-point performance through 10 regular-season games. While the star point guard turned the ball over a season-worst six times, he also tied the game high in assists en route to his second double-double of the campaign. Over his last five games, Brunson has averaged 24.2 points, 7.8 assists and 3.6 rebounds in 32.4 minutes per contest.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Posts decent line in blowout win
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Brunson produced 19 points (6-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and seven assists over 29 minutes during Sunday's 134-98 win over the Nets.
Brunson wasn't particularly impressive as a scorer during Sunday's clash, missing the 20-point threshold for just the second time through nine appearances this season. However, he had a solid night from beyond the arc and led the Knicks in assists. Brunson is averaging 23.6 points, 7.2 assists and 3.0 rebounds over his last five games.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Double-doubles in win
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Brunson produced 23 points (9-20 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 assists, seven rebounds, one steal and four turnovers in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 137-114 win over the Wolves.
Brunson was coming off a game in which he scored a season-low 16 points on 6-17 shooting, so it was nice to see him get things back on track with an efficient scoring game in this one. The Knicks have opened the season 5-0 at home, and they'll look to keep their undefeated home streak alive Sunday in a Battle of the Boroughs with the Nets.
