Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Drops 42 points in double-OT win
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Brunson finished Wednesday's 134-127 double-overtime win over the Nuggets with 42 points (14-27 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 9-11 FT), nine assists, eight rebounds and two steals over 47 minutes.
It was a vintage performance out of Brunson on Wednesday, with the All-Star guard coming alive with 15 third-quarter points before scoring 10 points in the second OT frame to propel the Knicks to a tough victory. It was his third game of 40-plus points this season and the first time he scored at least 30 points since Jan. 24 against the 76ers. Things won't get easier for Brunson and the Knicks as they hit the road to face the East-leading Pistons on Friday.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Drops 13 dimes in win
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Brunson provided 12 points (4-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 assists, seven rebounds and one steal over 37 minutes during Sunday's 112-100 win over the Lakers.
Brunson logged his lowest scoring total of the season in a full game on inefficient shooting, but he still made his presence felt elsewhere by handing out a season-high 13 assists and tying a season best with seven rebounds. While January was a bit quieter by the star guard's lofty standards -- 23.3 points, 4.4 assists and 2.7 rebounds across 13 appearances -- the 29-year-old remains the clear engine of the Knicks and a high-level performer.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Labors through illness in win
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Brunson chipped in 13 points (5-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, four assists and one block over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 119-92 win over the Raptors.
Brunson clearly wasn't 100 percent out there, but he still played with a lot of intensity on defense, which helped set the tone for the Knicks. As a team, the Knicks locked in defensively during the third quarter and held Toronto to just 19 points while New York dropped in 35. It all culminated in a 27-point victory for the Knicks, and this was their 11th straight win over the Raptors.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Good to go Wednesday
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Brunson (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.
Brunson was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness, though he'll shed his questionable tag and suit up Wednesday. The star point guard has appeared in each of New York's last four games, averaging 25.3 points, 5.3 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 34.5 minutes per tilt during that span.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Added to injury report
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Brunson is questionable for Wednesday's game against Toronto with an illness, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Brunson was a very late addition to the injury report, boding poorly for his chances of playing. With Miles McBride already out with an ankle injury, Landry Shamet, Tyler Kolek and Jordan Clarkson could all have extra opportunities in the New York backcourt.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Drops 28 points in win
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Brunson contributed 28 points (9-17 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four assists, three rebounds and one block across 35 minutes in Tuesday's 103-87 win over the Kings.
Brunson turned in an efficient performance and led all players in triples en route to a team-high 28 points. The star point guard has reached the 20-point threshold in each of his last 21 completed games. However, he dished out just four assists, marking the third time this month he has recorded fewer than five dimes when playing at least six minutes. On a more positive note, he blocked a shot for the first time since Jan. 7 and for just the fourth time this season.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Drops 31 points in Saturday's win
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Brunson tallied 31 points (11-24 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 3-5 FT), six assists and five rebounds over 38 minutes during the Knicks' 112-109 win over the 76ers on Saturday.
Brunson was particularly effective from three-point range during Saturday's win, tying a season high with six three-pointers while leading the Knicks in scoring, though he scored just one point during the fourth quarter. In the three outings since returning from a two-game absence due to a right ankle sprain, Brunson has averaged 24.3 points, 5.7 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 2.7 threes over 34.1 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Scores 20 in blowout
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Brunson generated 20 points (8-17 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds and five assists across 31 minutes of Wednesday's 120-66 win over Brooklyn.
The Knicks dominated Wednesday's game, allowing head coach Mike Brown to go deep into the bench and limit the minutes of his starters. Brunson's 31 minutes were a team high, but it was also tied for his third-fewest minutes in a game that he didn't get injured in. Brunson has now played two games since a brief absence due to an ankle injury, and he's averaging 21 points, 2.0 rebounds and 5.5 assists while shooting 41.5 percent from the field and 16.7 percent from three-point land.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Off shooting game in return
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Brunson (ankle) posted 22 points (9-24 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and six assists across 34 minutes Monday in the Knicks' 114-97 loss to the Mavericks.
Brunson was back in action and operated with no playing-time restriction in his return from a two-game absence due to a sprained right ankle, which he suffered in the first quarter of last Wednesday's loss to Sacramento. The star point guard's presence wasn't enough for the Knicks to avoid a fourth straight loss, however, as Brunson connected on just 37.5 percent of his attempts from the field. Brunson has essentially provided fantasy managers with what they should have expected on draft day, as he's missed only five of the Knicks' first 43 games and has provided across-the-board averages and percentages that are mostly in line with his marks from the prior two seasons.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Cleared to play
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Brunson (ankle) will be available for Monday's game against Dallas, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Brunson missed the past two games due to a right ankle sprain, but he's made enough progress for the Knicks to welcome him back into the lineup Monday. With Brunson back in the fold, Tyler Kolek could drop out of the rotation, and Miles McBride, Landry Shamet and Jordan Clarkson could all be at risk of seeing reduced workloads.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Questionable for Monday
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Brunson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Mavericks.
Brunson has missed the Knicks' last two games after sustaining a sprained right ankle in Wednesday's loss to the Kings. If the star point guard isn't cleared to play Monday, Miles McBride, Tyler Kolek and Jordan Clarkson would be candidates for increased playing time.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Won't go Saturday
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Brunson (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Suns, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
Brunson will miss a second straight game while nursing a right ankle sprain. Miles McBride should see high usage again Saturday in Brunson's absence, though Tyler Kolek and Jordan Clarkson should also factor into the equation in the backcourt.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Listed questionable for Saturday
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Brunson (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Suns.
Brunson sat out Thursday's loss to the Warriors after spraining his right ankle five minutes into Wednesday's loss in Sacramento. The Knicks lost three of four games during their recent road trip but return home Saturday. If Brunson is sidelined for a second straight game, Miles McBride would likely draw another start.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Ruled out for Thursday
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Brunson (ankle) will not play Thursday against the Warriors, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
This comes as no surprise for the second leg of this back-to-back set after Brunson left Wednesday's game after five minutes with an ankle sprain. The good news for New York is that its franchise player is considered day-to-day. As for Thursday, the Knicks will likely lean on Miles McBride, Tyler Kolek and Jordan Clarkson.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: No boot or crutches postgame
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Brunson (ankle) walked out of the locker room after Wednesday's game against Sacramento without a boot or crutches, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
This is an encouraging sign for Brunson's health, as the guard suffered a right ankle injury in the first quarter and was unable to return to the contest. Before exiting, he scored four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) in five minutes. While he won't have much time to recover before New York's next contest -- the Knicks play Golden State on Thursday -- it looks like Brunson has avoided significant injury. However, he can still be considered doubtful for the second half of New York's back-to-back set until the team provides an update.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Won't return
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Brunson (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against Sacramento.
Brunson hurt his right ankle in the first quarter, and he won't return to the contest. Before exiting, Brunson scored four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) in five minutes. With Brunson sidelined, Miles McBride and Tyler Kolek should handle most of the point guard duties. Brunson's next chance to play will come Thursday at Golden State.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Questionable to return Wednesday
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Brunson is questionable to return to Wednesday's game versus the Kings due to a right ankle injury, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
Brunson tweaked his right ankle just five minutes into Wednesday's game, and he was clearly hobbled as he limped back to the locker room. If he needs to miss time due to this injury, that would open up some opportunities for Miles McBride and Jordan Clarkson.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Heads to locker room
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Brunson went back to the locker room during Wednesday's game against Sacramento due to an apparent ankle injury, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
Brunson limped off the floor and back toward the locker room with a suspected ankle injury. While he's sidelined, look for Miles McBride and Tyler Kolek to handle most of the point guard duties.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Paces New York in win
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Brunson chipped in 26 points (10-19 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight assists, six rebounds and one steal in 37 minutes during Sunday's 123-114 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Brunson led all scorers in the Knicks' road win, continuing to reinforce his reputation as one of the NBA's most reliable and prolific scorers. The star guard has topped 20 points in 18 straight games and in 31 of 36 appearances through the 2025-26 campaign. Brunson's scoring volume hasn't come at the expense of efficiency either, as he's shooting 48.1 percent from the field, 38.8 percent from three and 85.2 percent from the free-throw line this season, with the latter on pace to be a career best.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Sinks five treys in loss
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Brunson closed Friday's 112-107 loss to the Suns with 27 points (9-19 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five assists and three rebounds across 37 minutes.
Brunson led New York in scoring and reached the 25-point marker for a fourth consecutive contest. Although he tied the team-high mark in assists, the star floor general dished out fewer than six dimes for the fourth time in his last five outings. On a more positive note, the Villanova product turned in another efficient performance from beyond the arc, and he has shot 52.0 percent from downtown over his last four outings.
