During a closely watched game, Jalen Brunson showcased his skills with a series of impressive plays, including a tough triple to end the first half, a steal followed by a dunk, and a no-look pass, contributing significantly to the New York Knicks' performance against the Sacramento Kings. Despite trailing by as much as 21 points, the Knicks managed a remarkable comeback, reducing the Kings' lead to just six points and ending the half down 60-52. Brunson, with 18 points and 3 assists, played a pivotal role in this resurgence. The game's intensity was highlighted by a 19-5 Knicks run, sparked by Brunson's efforts and a notable 10-2 run in just over a minute. Amidst this, reports have emerged that Brunson is open to signing an extension with the Knicks this summer, adding an off-court storyline to his on-court heroics. The Knicks' path to the postseason, however, faces challenges with Julius Randle's return ruled out, adding a layer of complexity to their campaign.
Knicks path to postseason gets murky with Julius Randle’s return ruled out @FiifiFrimpong https://t.co/64gh6SdQ7H
Jalen Brunson (18 PTS) drills a 3-pointer over TWO defenders to close out the 1st half on TNT! https://t.co/3TAMAJwdLo
Fox sets up Sabonis for the HAMMER 💪 Brunson responds with the TOUGH triple to end the half 🔥 https://t.co/Z2xl6yGewo
Halftime. Kings lead the Knicks 60-52. • Brunson 18 & 3 • Hart 12-3-6 • DiVincenzo 7 pts, 3 rebs • Fox 16-4-5
Jalen Brunson drops the slick dime to Hartenstein for the assist! SAC-NYK Live on TNT https://t.co/nXRyTi5ov0
The no-look from Jalen Brunson 👀 https://t.co/8PhPPCjJf8
The vision from Jalen Brunson 👀 🎥 @NBAonTNT https://t.co/Y2yBFH7EYm
No-look dime from Jalen Brunson 🫣 https://t.co/dqLN6fVjCF
Report: Jalen Brunson Open To Signing Extension With Knicks This Summer https://t.co/EadAizhMWt
Report: Jalen Brunson Open To Signing Extension With Knicks This Summer, via @amathur25 @WireHoops https://t.co/EadAizhMWt
Check that. 19-4 Knicks run at one point. https://t.co/I81f3rgH6l
19-5 Knicks run since De'Aaron Fox talked his talk after that 3-pointer Knicks down six after trailing by 21
Great stretch for the Knicks, who have surged from a 46-25 deficit to cut the Kings' lead to 50-44.
Brunson with the slick no-look dime in traffic 😮💨 https://t.co/df7lqR4zRX
10-2 Knicks run in barely a minute and a half after that Jalen Brunson steal + dunk. After looking sleepy, the Knicks got some life down 13. Kings 48-35 lead