In a pivotal game for playoff seeding, Jalen Brunson's performance for the New York Knicks has been the highlight, as he ties multiple franchise records and puts the Knicks on the verge of securing the 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference. Brunson's game-winning attempt against the Chicago Bulls went in and out, sending the game into overtime. His efforts throughout the game, including a critical and-1 jumper, have contributed to his 36th 30-point game of the season, tying the record for most 30+ point games in a single season in Knicks history, a record shared with Richie Guerin and Patrick Ewing. Additionally, Brunson has scored 40 points for the 11th time this season, matching Ewing for the second-most in Knicks history. The Knicks, with an OT win against Chicago, can clinch the No. 2 seed in the East, facing a potential first-round series against either the 76ers or the Heat, while a loss would position them as the 3rd seed, facing the Pacers.
Jalen Brunson has hit 40 points for the 11th time this season, tying Patrick Ewing for second-most in Knicks history. Bernard King did it 13 times in 1984-85.
JALEN BRUNSON @nyknicks absolutely belongs in the conversation for MVP of the @NBA . He has been UNBELIEVABLE ALL year .
The Bucks lose in Orlando, meaning the Knicks can clinch the No. 2 seed in the East with an OT win vs. Chicago. 👀 https://t.co/hHPovISgRU
Jalen Brunson's game-winning attempt bounces out and the Knicks are headed to OT The Bucks already lost so the Knicks can get the 2 seed with a win https://t.co/fiSusab3gO
Jalen Brunson's game winner goes IN AND OUT 😲 Knicks-Bulls is headed for OT! https://t.co/D11yOocNb8
The Bucks' fate rests in the Knicks hands... 🔗 https://t.co/MZKdwFUQP2
Jalen Brunson has become the 4th Knick to have a seven-game streak of at least 30 points, joining... Amar'e Stoudemire Carmelo Anthony Willie Nauls #NewYorkForever #NBA
Jalen Brunson coming through in the CLUTCH to tie things up late in the 4th 😤 Knicks looks to secure the 2nd seed in the East with a win. https://t.co/PE0gvSSu6y
Jalen Brunson ties it 109-109 with under a minute left in the 4th quarter! NYK looks to capture the 2nd seed with a win on ESPN! https://t.co/cEtTDPYSZ0
The Bucks have officially lost. Knicks win; they get the 2. Knicks lose; they get the 3.
COUNT IT. https://t.co/SVQXUU6R9p https://t.co/bpGuf4P8xc
Jalen Brunson ties another Knicks scoring record. https://t.co/JjI9hhk062
If the Bucks lose vs. Magic (down 20+ in 4th quarter), here's what at stake for the Knicks: Knicks' win: 2-seed, first-round series vs. 76ers/Heat Knicks' loss: 3-seed, first-round series vs. Pacers https://t.co/ctoESEC3Gx
Jalen Brunson sinks the and-1 jumper down the stretch in the 4th quarter 💪 NYK seeks the 2nd seed in the East with a win on ESPN! https://t.co/zNCSY3vgiq
Jalen Brunson banks in the TOUGH and-1 🔥 He's up to 32 points! https://t.co/T4gm7tiGcg
Seven consecutive 30-point games to close the season for Jalen Brunson. It's his 36th 30-point game of the season, which tied Patrick Ewing's and Richie Guerin's franchise record.
Jalen Brunson has just recorded his 36th 30-point game of the season, which ties Richie Guerin (1961-62) and Patrick Ewing (1989-90) for the most 30+ point games in a single season in Knicks history.
With two gams left, Jalen Brunson’s average of 28.56 points per game ranks fifth -- barely behind Patrick Ewing (28.62, 1989-90) -- for one season in Knicks history. He also trails Bernard King (32.9, 1984-85), Richie Guerin (29.5, 1961-62) and Carmelo Anthony (28.7, 2012-13).
This is Jalen Brunson's 33rd 30-point game of the season, tying him with Bernard King (1984-85) for third-most in a single season in Knicks history. Patrick Ewing (1989-90) and Richie Guerin (1961-62) each own the franchise record of 36.