Jalen Brunson's remarkable 40-point performance, with 5 rebounds and 5 assists, powered the New York Knicks to their ninth straight win, edging out the Indiana Pacers 109-105. The Knicks, who are now 32-17 for the season, including an 18-5 home record and 14-12 away, showcased their depth as Donte DiVincenzo added 20 points and Isaiah Hartenstein posted a double-double with 12 points and 19 rebounds. Despite the team's 4-24 struggle from beyond the arc, they secured third place in the Eastern Conference, closely trailing the Milwaukee Bucks. Pascal Siakam of the Pacers had a notable performance with 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, but it wasn't enough to stop the surging Knicks.
LeBron throwing up shots ahead of his game in the garden π₯ (Via @nba) https://t.co/sXlbwRavP1
Bron getting loose at The Garden π Lakers-Knicks | 8:30 ET | ABC πΊ https://t.co/YSzVUBRHOX
LeBron gets loose in Madison Square Garden π Lakers-Knicks | 8:30pm/et on ABC https://t.co/9RMLppyQfu
LOS ANGELES. NEW YORK. The Knicks seek 10 straight wins... tonight at MSG vs. the Lakers! β° 8:30 PM ET, ABC https://t.co/DM35NAfsSj
Fun Countdown show coming to get you set for Lakers at Knicks with @RealMikeWilbon, Bob Myers and @wojespn. @stephenasmith is live from Madison Square Garden. See you at 8 oβclock Eastern on ABC! https://t.co/vwyY4p6wzr
Jalen Brunson avoids Walt βClydeβ Frazier comparison as he leads Knicks on brilliant run https://t.co/FF00MG016v https://t.co/CMBi9mueBe
βMr. James is in the Garden!β π Lakers-Knicks coming π (via @NBA) https://t.co/hgfiMxl77k
LeBron and the Lakers look to cool down the NBA's hottest team... as Jalen Brunson and the Knicks seek 10 straight wins! Saturday Primetime hoops on ABC πΏ https://t.co/zz2Dw12bjD
"Mr. James in the Garden!" LAKERS/KNICKS β’ 8:30pm/et, ABC https://t.co/8FgX5tAt9S
Joel Embiid was the favorite to win the NBA MVP this season. With his recent injury, who do you think will win the award? π§ https://t.co/c2N8D35T6n
Knicks vs. Lakers prediction: Best bet as New York looks to extend winning streak https://t.co/fhd09e1btb https://t.co/fGXWGVgJ4n
NBA MVP odds, prediction: Jalen Brunson entering race amid hot Knicks run https://t.co/RQzVsrIwUO https://t.co/SPWULAUvQS
New @PHLY_Sports I spoke with an orthopedic surgeon who explained the mechanics of Joel Embiid's meniscus injury, why you'd take your time weighing recovery options, timelines, and more: https://t.co/xmd6aPoUZ7
Jalen Brunson is having a SPECIAL season. 27.1 PPG 6.4 APG 48.1 FG% 41.7 3P% on 2.7 3PG 83.5 FT% His @nyknicks seek their 10th consecutive win tonight vs. LAL at 8:30 PM ET on ABC! https://t.co/0ogqf3jfL1
Sixers star Joel Embiid 'considering surgery on knee injury after suffering a DISPLACED FLAP'... All-Star center could face prolonged spell on sideline https://t.co/AdrHwkVENx https://t.co/Y6NmCEdWsT
And if you are interested in taking a deeper dive into meniscus injuries re: the Joel Embiid news, you can check more in our recent @UCSFOrthosurg podcast below: https://t.co/63OwFqRPGw
The NBA points per game leaders so far this season: Joel Embiid 35.3 Luka Doncic 34.7 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 31.3 Giannis Antetokounmpo 30.9 Kevin Durant 28.5
βοΈ for @SportingTrib. The Lakers, coming off a stirring win in Boston, will now face the red hot New York Knicks. The Knicks are currently on a 9-game winning streak. https://t.co/MgkoaVqrIs
βI will bet on Jalen Brunson over and over againβ Tonight, the #Knicks take on the #Lakers at MSG. Who ya got? https://t.co/gwxukQ5W8u
βHeβs phenomenal. Super happy for him, super proud of him, you know, first-time all-star. Seeing his emotion after the last game, I think thatβs super cool, super dope. Very humble kid." LeBron James on Jalen Brunson https://t.co/jrEB76bc7o
The Sixers and Joel Embiid are considering how to move forward in addressing his left knee injury. https://t.co/27tofgXe3c
Lakers at Knicks, Three Things to Know: https://t.co/WmVC3YfKxa
New reporting on Joel Embiid's left knee injury: https://t.co/3t68KsBuUS
NBA's Leading Scorers this season: 1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 1,503 points 2. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 1,421 3. Luka Doncic: 1,388 4. Jalen Brunson: 1,272 5. Nikola Jokic: 1,235 6. Jayson Tatum: 1,201 7. Joel Embiid: 1,201 8. Kevin Durant: 1,199
Knicks vs. Lakers tonight. Knicks going for 10 STRAIGHT π₯ PLZ DO NOT TEXT π«π΅π«
Knicks vs. Lakers tonight. DO NOT TEXT π«π΅π«
A "displaced flap" indicates a tear of the meniscus (like a torn piece of paper that can move around). Treatment options are rest / PT for very small tears, removing the meniscus for tears that don't have good blood supply, and repairing the meniscus for large tears with good⦠https://t.co/uA3vXGu8km
Further info was just reported in the media about Joel Embiid's meniscus injury. A "flap" is when a piece of the meniscus is torn and can be flipped up. Here is a quick general breakdown of meniscus tears in general, treatment options, and RTP timelines. #76ers #BrotherlyLove https://t.co/wpHWYGczhs
Re: Joel Embiid: We now know the specifics regarding his meniscus tear. A flap tear is a specific (and unfortunately complex) type of tear that is most commonly treated with a partial menisectomy. Iβve heard it compared to a hang nail or a door jam.
From the article: "A displaced flap is considered to be a type of tear of the meniscus...(they are) continuing to discuss whether the best course of action is to rest and rehab the injury or to undergo a procedure that would require him to miss extended time." https://t.co/VkJcnRBBI2
The NBA on ABC TV tonight: Lakers at Knicks, 8:30 PM ET.
The Knicks seek 10 STRAIGHT wins tonight on ABC vs. the Lakers, highlighting Saturday's slate! βͺοΈ Maxey: career-high 51 PTS last game βͺοΈ Cavs: 4 straight Ws, 12-1 in last 13 βͺοΈ Giannis vs. Luka π² https://t.co/j7XaSJWBOj https://t.co/Wj60M93SOE
Sixers will need collective effort to βhold down the fortβ as Joel Embiid recovers from meniscus injury https://t.co/Q84ZwvN5Ur via @phillyinquirer
How Jalen Brunson and the Knicks Became a Major Threat In the East. @Rjeff24 and I break down the Knicks over the last month. https://t.co/tWdtxsWKme via @YouTube
Jalen Brunson marks All-Star berth with night out with wife #JalenBrunson https://t.co/V45y1EnTyY
The Lakers are stumbling upon the current hottest team in the league who have won nine out of their last 10 @LakersSBN https://t.co/AFrsbCUT1z
Knicks: Jalen Brunson smacked multiple times without a call https://t.co/Dzod6Losf6 https://t.co/Dogh7h7Drb
With Joel Embiid likely out of MVP race, here's why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could be the new front-runner https://t.co/JQY5SuAEKj
Highest-scoring teams in the NBA this season: Pacers 124.4 Bucks 123.9 Hawks 120.6 Thunder 120.4 Celtics 120.1
Lakers-Knicks tomorrow. The #LakeShow stole a road win last night vs. the heavily favored Boston. Can LA claim another unlikely victory against the NBA's hottest team?
Kendrick Perkins on Jalen Brunson: "β¦He should be part of the MVP conversationββand we can take it a step furtherβ¦we might as well put him in the conversation as far as being the best point guard in the league right nowβ¦" https://t.co/rsqQEgFE81
Jalen Brunson is what Mikal Bridges was supposed to be
Kendrick Perkins says Jalen Brunson belongs in conversation for NBAβs best point guard right now: https://t.co/Lr7jbvbajH
Is it time to put Jalen Brunson in the MVP discussion? https://t.co/gEkRvi1W86
'He's earned every single praise that he's gotten!' @Phil_All_CAPS tells @BrandonLondonTV why #Knicks fans don't hesitate to shower Jalen Brunson with M-V-P chants as the 'Bockers are climbing the #NBA standings #NewYorkForever Watch more: https://t.co/lCGRRUIggk https://t.co/XW77CEvRB4
The Knicks have won 9 in a row. How much are tickets to see them at MSG? https://t.co/Yxy9glQsPg https://t.co/XCLgLhJoGQ
Longest current NBA winning streaks: Knicks 9 straight wins, Cavaliers 4.
Tyrese Haliburton on Jalen Brunson: βHeβs a great player. He makes a lot of tough shots. Heβs playing at an elite elite level right now. Started to make some shots; they were able to get stops & deflectionsβ¦run a little little bit moreβ¦allow him to play in spaceβ¦Heβs just aβ¦ https://t.co/2l6D0RbM02
Can anybody guard Jalen Brunson right now? So skilled π₯ (@nyknicks) https://t.co/PphuSmp4dg
Nine straight wins and sitting in third in the East π₯ Is this the Knicks' year? ππ€ https://t.co/QVibLZQz4y
New ESPN story: Jalen Brunson continues to defy expectations. As a result, he continues to lift the Knicks to new heights. "It's surreal," Tom Thibodeau said. "Each step of the way, there's always been naysayers, and he always proves them wrong." https://t.co/Vcy97aS6Tp
The Knicks are the hottest team in the NBA, and hereβs a deep dive into what makes them so special: https://t.co/gEkRvi1W86
ICYMI, Column: there were a dozen good reasons why the #Knicks shouldβve lost to the Pacers Thursday night. And only one reason that they won, the most important reason of all: Jalen Brunson wonβt let them lose right now. https://t.co/BN5OTjhAY4
Jalen Brunson got moved to tears while discussing the Knicks comeback win over the Pacers: https://t.co/DFR50ilAgF
Donte DiVincenzo was making goat noises in the locker room after Jalen Brunson dropped 40 and was voted an All-Star π (via @sny_knicks) https://t.co/41bfor6sMS
The New York Knicks are on a 9-game winning streak and Stephen A. Smith is fired up. "Orange and blue skies, baby!" https://t.co/LoDYd4KFRw
Jalen Brunson has posted a positive plus/minus in every game he's played in 2024. Per @bball_ref, Brunson's streak of 15 straight games with a positive +/- is the longest in Knicks franchise history.
https://t.co/wWGNmWnCY9βs updated MVP Ladder: 1. Nikola Jokic 2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 3. Joel Embiid 4. Giannis Antetokounmpo 5. Jayson Tatum 6. Luka Doncic 7. Domantas Sabonis 8. Kawhi Leonard 9. Kevin Durant 10. Devin Booker
Most points scored in the NBA since over the past two months: 1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 984 2. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 910 3. Jalen Brunson: 862 4. Luka Doncic: 859 5. Devin Booker: 830 #Not1A
Joel Embiid likely won't reach the 65 games required to be MVP, but he's got his sights set on something bigger. @ChrisBHaynes & @TheSteinLine break down Joel Embiid's injury on the latest #thisleague UNCUT podcast. FULL EPISODE: https://t.co/2nxnZNhH5L https://t.co/ZFnTKvnmlq
I'd like to thank Jalen Brunson for having such a monster game on the day I wrote about him that the folks at @YahooSports are not only giving the story another run, but also had the very talented Stefan Milic make this lovely lead art to go with it: https://t.co/UyJyhrOsYc https://t.co/O0RLL4T6V0
ICYMI: a win to remember for @nyknicks and @jalenbrunson1 Postgame @KnicksMSGN @MSGNetworks https://t.co/h7FKlr9QWh with @McNuttMonica @alanhahn @wallyball https://t.co/EqzK46I7ZG
Knicks started the day with good news -- and then made it better. Jalen Brunson's 40 points lift Knicks over Pacers for ninth straight win https://t.co/H1hfMv2lbJ via @Newsday
iβve seen enough. jalen brunson is the best knick since patrick ewing
knicks beating the pacers for their ninth straight win without randle, anunoby and mitch is crazy
jalen brunson mvp
Column: there were a dozen good reasons why the #Knicks shouldβve lost to the Pacers Thursday night. And only one reason that they won, the most important reason of all: Jalen Brunson wonβt let them lose right now. https://t.co/BN5OTjhAY4
This win shows how special Jalen Brunson and these Knicks are https://t.co/P5Wxyj8TUw https://t.co/L7QxcbWJAd
Jalen Brunsonβs 40-point explosion lifts Knicks over Pacers in thriller #IndianaPacers #JalenBrunson #NewYorkKnicks https://t.co/jBwDnIc7Xc
MSG crowd cheers Jalen Brunson through emotional postgame interview https://t.co/Y2s3NgwIKm https://t.co/l0D9rNqkyc
Sixers fans offering their meniscus to Joel Embiid https://t.co/41n4krAM7F
The #Knicks beat the Pacers on Thursday night for their ninth straight win. https://t.co/rTrmXvqlPZ
"There were times when you wanted to be like me. And nowβ¦I wish I could be like you when I was your age. I love youβ¦ Congratulations for making your first All-Star game." ββ Rick Brunson to Jalen Brunson https://t.co/ZsDs7tItVA
Finally got an all-star point guard! So deserving of this love from the Garden Faithful. What a moment π₯Ή #Knicks https://t.co/3DweiJLQw7
Brunson and Randle picked as All-Stars and still can't rule out Thibodeau being their coach. Knicks are just a half-game behind the Bucks, who have a tough back-to-back at Dallas and Utah before the deadline this weekend.
Tom Thibodeau on the biggest adjustment that led to #Knicks 15-point comeback win over Pacers on night Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle were selected to the All-Star Game Read more: https://t.co/CXBAuW1qmV https://t.co/8vg4Lm6eDh
What a moment. Letβs go Knicks! We love you @jalenbrunson1!!!! https://t.co/Uv6lGZ8BXX
Josh Hart on Jalen Brunson making All-Star: "Oh man, Iβm just incredibly happy, incredibly proud of him. He put the work in for a long time and. Hopefully, itβs the first of many, but for him to achieve that goal, that dream, itβs amazing."
"It's surreal... I think back to when he was a kid coming here in the 90's...each step of the way there's always been naysayers and he's always proved them wrong." Coach Thibs on knowing Jalen Brunson from his time as a Knicks assistant when Rick Brunson was a player π£οΈ https://t.co/xGTBgKP186
Jalen Brunson got moved to tears while discussing the Knicks comeback win over the Pacers https://t.co/DFR50il2r7
Nine straight wins for the New York Knicks.
Jalen Brunson is now tied with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Devin Booker for the 4th most 40-point games this season (5) #Knicks βΉ #NBAAllStar https://t.co/C02f3walpI
Tom Thibodeau on Jalen Brunson: "He just never goes away."
New York Knicks 32-17 (.653) 22-10 Conf 6-3 Div 18-5 Home 14-12 Away Won 9
Jalen Brunson 40 PT 15-30 FG 9-11 FT 1-6 3P 5/1 RB 1 AS 0 BL 0 ST 2 TO 3 PF 36 MN (Final, Pacers)
40-BURGER FOR JALEN BRUNSON π β O 32.5 Points https://t.co/qhx5qR33CR
Knicks streaks: Won 9, Won 10 of 11, Won 15 of 17, Won 16 of 21, Won 18 of 24
Jalen Brunson getting emotional while talking about his 40-point game on the same night he made his first All-Star Game. How can you not be romantic about basketball? https://t.co/PdcApgpjGK
40-BURGER FOR JALEN BRUNSON π https://t.co/PbpCFPEFTf
"This place is unbelievable" -@jalenbrunson1 Jalen Brunson gets emotional when talking about tonight's 9οΈβ£th straight win, his first ever @NBA All-Star game, and The Garden faithful chanting M.V.P. #NewYorkForever | @nyknicks | @alanhahn https://t.co/u6whCTBqQT
YES, we have the Jalen Brunson highlights π₯β€΅οΈ https://t.co/Gq66IixK4c
There has been a growing love affair between Brunson and NYC since the day he arrived⦠but tonight, man⦠tonight it went to another level. Something special going on with this team this season.
No Randle, No OG, no Grimes, can't buy a 3, down as many as 15 ... so Jalen Brunson goes out, plays through double teams, traps and shots to the face, and drops 40 to keep New York surging. The Knicks have something special going on. It starts with him. https://t.co/UyJyhrOsYc
Unbelievable @nyknicks win. They had absolutely no business winning that game with all the injuries. Now 9 in a row. This team making me all emotional on an almost nightly basis. What a squad.
Alan Hahn asks Jalen Brunson how does it feel to make your first All Star game appearance: Jalen Brunson: π₯Ή https://t.co/7ixMudogLV
Final: Knicks 109, Pacers 105. Knicks improve to 32-17, third in the East. β’ Brunson 40 & 5 β’ DiVincenzo 20-2-3 β’ McBride 16 pts β’ Hartenstein 12-19-6 β’ Siakam 18-7-5 Undermanned Knicks win their 9th in a row. They're a half-game out of second place in the East.
Brunson tearing up to the MVP chants...incredible
Wow⦠Brunson emotional and tearing up on Garden floor during postgame interview
Jalen Brunson tonight: 40 points 5 rebounds 50% FGM Holding it down π€ https://t.co/pHGnbaKeSa
9 IN ROW!!!!!!!!! How about these Knicks!!! π π΅πͺ https://t.co/FeUYEtV1bR
9 straight wins for the New York Knicks!!! https://t.co/svcLdFVWhu
The Knicks have won 9 straight games. π₯ https://t.co/UaJJ6dHfDl
The New York Knicks have won nine games in a row and are only a half-a-game back of the Bucks for second place in the Eastern Conference.
Jalen Brunson seems a lot better than 250-1 to win MVP, for whatever that's worth
Precious Achiuwa tips it in for a 5-point Knicks lead! The Garden is going WILD. Pacers-Knicks | Live on the NBA App π² https://t.co/yLRXfdq3GY https://t.co/ArrPz5IIUP
Knicks are now outrebounding the Pacers 57-43 and have 25 second-chance points. Not a good effort out of Turner and Siakam tonight.
This is the most Knicks team the Knicks have had since I can remember.
Jalen Brunson coldest mf in the league
Brunson retakes the lead for the Knicks! Pacers-Knicks | Live on the NBA App π² https://t.co/yLRXfdq3GY https://t.co/3R6poHDO4L
Can't challenge a no-call - but that's a bad no-call. Brunson doubleteamed in the backcourt and Nembhard hit him squarely in the face -- no call as he falls to the floor, Pacers pick up the ball and score a go-ahead basket with 2 minutes left.
Pretty huge swing in this game β Jalen Brunson clearly got hit in the face, there was no call, and Indiana stole the ball from him for an uncontested layup. Pacers now lead 100-99 with 2 minutes to go.
Joel Embiid set to miss more games with meniscus injury, 76ers say https://t.co/iV1DkcLERL
Knicks keep looking to mix in attacking matchups. Hart screens to get Hield in the action, Pacers give the switch. Notice the cut from Precious to clear the left wing, Brunson attacks and gets to his spot. https://t.co/EUBY72FtHX
JALEN BRUNSON. 7-straight points to take a Knicks lead, up to 36 for the game π₯π₯ Pacers-Knicks | Live on the NBA App π² https://t.co/yLRXfdq3GY https://t.co/LtCvk9BO65
We're all tied up in the Pacers-Knicks game halfway in the fourth. ππΏ (π₯: @NBA) https://t.co/XvsTWIJviW
There's no athlete in New York with a higher approval rating than Jalen Brunson these days, and there's nobody within the same universe.
Keeping an eye on how much help defenses throw at Jalen Brunson during this stretch and what it opens up for the Knicks. Pacers double, Hart drives and kicks to Brunson for 3. Bonus points to McBride for the screen. https://t.co/2gHTq4zNrl
After the Knicks missed on a bunch of chances to tie this game, Jalen Brunson β who else? β buries a 3-pointer to even things up at 91. Brunson is up to 32 points tonight, and just became the first Knick besides Donte DiVincenzo and Deuce McBride to make a 3 for NYK tonight.
THE KNICKS ARE D A W G S
this knicks team is special
After 3: Pacers 84, Knicks 79 Pascal Siakam with 26 points through three for Indiana, which is looking to stop New York's eight-game winning streak. Jalen Brunson with 29 for the Knicks, who are down four rotation players and have shot 4-for-24 from 3 so far.
Pacers 84, Knicks 79 after three. Knicks are 4 for 24 from 3-point range and should probably be getting blown out tonight, but keep hanging in.
Through three quarters, the Pacers lead the Knicks 84-79. β’ Brunson 29 & 4 β’ DiVincenzo 15 pts β’ Hartenstein 10-10-5 β’ Achiuwa 9 & 10 β’ Nesmith 17 & 4 Knicks are just 4-24 from deep.
NBA MVP odds: Joel Embiid passed by Nikola Jokic after amid knee injury concerns https://t.co/cv7TArWXNu https://t.co/lHECeCsYvN
Jalen Brunson as he runs back on defense: https://t.co/7Sg6pnNCWf
I don't know if the Knicks have enough firepower tonight but damn Brunson is balling right now!
Jalen Brunson is COOKING inn the first half with 21 PTS. π¨βπ³ (π₯: @NBA) https://t.co/RXkvotWrtj
DiVincenzo is 3-for-8 from 3 -- rest of the Knicks are 0-for-6. Trail 58-51 at the half -- Brunson has 21 and is not happy with the officials or the Pacers.
Two TOUGH Brunson buckets heading into half! The newly-minted NBA All-Star has 21 at the break. Pacers-Knicks | Live on the NBA App π² https://t.co/yLRXfdq3GY https://t.co/R7TBvnzBvT
Knicks going on a real deep playoff run with Brunson was the face could be huge for the NBA. People love heart over height hoopers and that MSG atmosphere is great TV
Halftime. Pacers lead the Knicks 58-51. β’ Brunson 21 & 3 β’ DiVincenzo 13 pts β’ Hartenstein 6-7-5 β’ Nesmith 17 pts Knicks are just 3-14 from deep.
No Randle and Anunoby finally showing up this game. Pacers are doubling Brunson, forcing Donte and McBride to put the ball on the floor, and not caring about anybody else's offense.
Joel Embiid likely exits the NBA MVP race with another lateral meniscus injury https://t.co/9gtpV0Ykoc https://t.co/L20vFQ8Ktg
Meniscal tears are complicated. Hereβs my best attempt at adding some insight to Embiidβs injury https://t.co/HI2L2SezOK
Through one quarter, the Pacers lead the Knicks 36-26. β’ DiVincenzo 13 pts β’ Brunson 8 pts β’ Hartenstein 2 pts, 4 asts β’ Siakam 10 & 4 β’ Nesmith 10 pts
Pacers 36, Knicks 26 after one. Knicks might be down too many bodies tonight against a good team.
For the Joel Embiid lateral meniscus injury, the size of the tear, the location, and the blood supply all play a role in determining the #76ers treatment options: PT / rest vs. meniscus "shaving" vs. meniscus repair. PT / rest is reserved for small tears that do not cause muchβ¦