Jalen Brunson delivered an exceptional performance, leading the New York Knicks to a victory over the Sacramento Kings with a score of 98-41. Brunson scored 42 points, marking his second consecutive game scoring over 40 points, after a 45-point game against Portland. This achievement places him among the few Knicks players, including Bernard King, Carmelo Anthony, and Patrick Ewing, to score 40 points in consecutive games. The Knicks' success this season has been notably linked to the partnership between Brunson and OG Anunoby, with the team recording a 14-1 win-loss record in the games both players have participated in. Anunoby's return has been impactful, with the Knicks conceding an average of 87.7 points per game to their opponents since his return. Brunson's performance against the Kings was highlighted by his 17-28 shooting from the field and 5-10 from beyond the arc, without relying heavily on free throws, alongside his 4 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 assists, and 1 block, shooting 60% from the field and 50% from three-point range. The Knicks' victory improves their season record to 40-27, positioning them fourth in the Eastern Conference.
Jalen Brunson pours in 42 points to lead Knicks to gritty win over Kings https://t.co/kiUjxjKGIX https://t.co/EVu17MlOBg
Josh Hart on Jalen Brunson’s 42-point performance: “Maybe he’ll pass a little bit more next game.”
Knicks beat Kings as Jalen Brunson scores 42 points | @StevePopper https://t.co/P80oNNxZ3a
BACK-TO-BACK 40-PIECES 🔥🔥 After 45 on Thursday, Jalen Brunson drops 42, including big buckets down the stretch, as the Knicks get the road W in Sacramento. 42 PTS | 5 3PM | 4 STL https://t.co/dq5aYhB5St
Jalen Brunson FAKED OUT Kings defense for easy clutch bucket 🔥 https://t.co/2x7IUEhMDl
Complete list of all Knicks guards to score 40+ points in consecutive games in NY franchise history: Jalen Brunson — end of list —
Jalen Brunson went to work in the road dub! 😤🗽 42 PTS | 17-28 FG | 5 3PM Back-to-back 40+ PT games 🪣 https://t.co/mY94BH7YqK
The Knicks are 14-1 in the 15 games OG and Brunson have played together 14-1.
Jalen Brunson goes OFF vs. the Kings. 👏 https://t.co/TYMxIGdTHJ
Jalen Brunson euro-steps his way for the 40-piece 🥶 https://t.co/DthYlQ8vOk
The New York Knicks are now 15-2 with OG Anunoby active in the lineup, and are conceding an average of 87.7 points per game to their opponents since his return.
Carmelo Anthony just over 10 years ago was the last Knicks player with consecutive 40-point games before Jalen Brunson to start this road trip.
The Kings have All-Stars and home court advantage etc… But the Knicks have Brunson
Final: Knicks 98, Kings 41. Knicks improve to 40-27, fourth in the East. • Brunson 42 & 4, 17-28 FGs, 5-10 3Ps • Hartenstein 7-14-3 • Hart 9-13-3 • Sabonis 21 & 14
Jalen Brunson tonight: 42 Points 4 Rebounds 4 Steals 2 Assists 1 Block 60% FG 50% 3P https://t.co/2BGWGbaRCf
Brunson's clutch bucket gives him 40 and puts the Knicks up 5 late! Back-to-back 40-pieces after scoring 45 on Thursday 🙌 https://t.co/inJyZAdxIX
Jalen Brunson noticed Keon Ellis was looking around for a screen, so Jalen baits him with a fake signal … see ya later. https://t.co/05jxIcsZ77
Back to back 40-Burgers for Brunson https://t.co/zThI7gTNMF
Oh what a play from Jalen Brunson. https://t.co/c6eKlcInOa
Jalen Brunson scored 40 points with only two free throws (so far). The only other Knicks to score 40 with two tries or less... -Trey Burke -Julius Randle #NewYorkForever #NBA
Jalen Brunson. That's all.
Keon Ellis got caught looking for a screen and Brunson just drove right past him. That was SNEAKY.
Jalen Brunson becomes the 4th Knick to earn 40 points in consecutive games, joining.... -Bernard King (4 times) -Carmelo Anthony (twice) -Patrick Ewing (twice) #NewYorkForever #NBA
Brunson pulls up for 38 PTS 😮💨 https://t.co/IGphmk3GUG
MAKE THAT 38 FOR JALEN BRUNSON 👌 https://t.co/rOEe8gosmJ https://t.co/nwDhufecsZ
5:46 to play in the game and Jalen Brunson restores order with the first non-Burks/Bogey attempt of the fourth quarter - a layup off a pretty feed from Hartenstein. https://t.co/q7OqRhl0YC
Through three quarters, the Knicks lead the Kings 75-74. • Brunson 33 & 4, 14-21 FGs, 4-6 3Ps • DiVincenzo 15 pts • Hart 9 & 10 • Sabonis 21 & 10
Hell of a game in Sacramento. Knicks lead the Kings 75-74 heading to the fourth. Sabonis has 21 points, 10 rebounds. Fox is up to 16 points. Barnes and Monk have 13 points each.
Fox to Monk alley-oop for a Kings lead! Knicks-Kings | Live on the NBA App 📲 https://t.co/byqdWQihMY https://t.co/ZADpidizDM
Brunson pull-up 3 for 33 🔥🔥 Knicks-Kings | Live on the NBA App 📲 https://t.co/byqdWQihMY https://t.co/ZtY5VGo7op
Brunson tells the Sacramento crowd to boo Josh Hart 🤣 Knicks-Kings | Live on the NBA App 📲 https://t.co/byqdWQihMY https://t.co/sGI3d4h0Qx
Jalen Brunson is doing something special tonight.
Knicks start the third with a pair of Brunson buckets. 57-48.
Halftime. Knicks lead the Kings 53-48. • Brunson 21 pts, 9-12 FGs • DiVincenzo 10 pts, 2 asts • Hartenstein 4 & 6 • Sabonis 18 & 7
Knicks have hit more open threes. They lead the Kings 53-48 at the half. Sabonis posted 18 points and 7 rebounds. Fox has 11 points, but the Kings haven't slowed Brunson, who leads all scorers with 21.
Knicks go up 53-48 at the half and Brunson has 21 on 9-for-12 shooting -- without a free throw attempt, which is just crazy. Been a very physical game both ways. 18 points for Sabonis -- 8-for-11 shooting.
Brunson cashes the 3 from way downtown 👌 18 PTS, 8-11 FGM in the 1H Knicks-Kings | Live on the NBA App 📲 https://t.co/byqdWQihMY https://t.co/ycoRJwSHYI
Some kind of performance from Jalen Brunson, who is 8-11 from the field in a physical game that the officials have decided fouls don't exist. Still making the right plays too. Double-team comes to him last possession, and he passes out to get Knicks open corner 3.
Jalen Brunson. TOO TOUGH 😮💨 Knicks-Kings | Live on the NBA App 📲 https://t.co/byqdWQihMY https://t.co/rLBHE22Ku7
Said this on the pod yesterday: Jalen Brunson's best abstract trait is that no matter if he's playing well or not, you can never affect his pace. Seeing that in full effect the last few possessions of this frantic game. Also, holy crap what a move.
Kings lead 22-21 after 12 minutes. It has been a battle. Sabonis leads the way with 13 points and 5 rebounds. Barnes has 4 points and Fox has 3. Brunson leads the Knicks with 6 points.
Through one quarter, the Kings lead the Knicks 22-21. • Brunson 6 & 2 • DiVincenzo 5 pts • Hart 4 & 3 • Sabonis 13 & 5
Sabonis is dominating the first quarter. He has 13 of the Kings' 22 points to go with 5 rebounds and an assist. There is still 1:40 remaining in the quarter.
Sabonis with back-to-back buckets. 13-11 Kings lead.
Jalen Brunson has been chirping at the officials the entire game. It's a very physical start to the game.
🏀 Lingering OG Anunoby elbow injury looms amid critical three-game West Coast swing. How the Knicks fare against three playoff-bound teams will provide a glimpse into New York's ability to compete in the second half of the season, @Krisplashed writes. https://t.co/3vL2wiqf89
Josh Hart on Jalen Brunson's 45-point performance the other night in Portland: "He probably should’ve had 65. He missed a lot of open shots. Cost me a lot of assists."
Doctor assess how OG Anunoby can manage his continued problems with his elbow https://t.co/e3POGYuOy9 via @nypostsports
The Knicks are 13-1 in the 14 games Brunson and OG have played together. https://t.co/7u5PdgRLvZ
Per @bball_ref, Most 40-point games in a single season in Knicks franchise history: Bernard King: 13 in 1984-85 Patrick Ewing: 11 in 1989-90 Carmelo Anthony: 8 in 2012-13 Bernard King: 8 in 1983-84 Richie Guerin: 7 in 1961-62 Jalen Brunson: 6 in 2023-24 (still 16 games left in…
This could have been bad for Jalen Brunson. Instead, cool sliding 180 layup. https://t.co/r65A9IRWsm
Knicks beat Portland behind Brunson's 45 points but all eyes on OG Anunoby's surgically repaired right elbow https://t.co/5ipueNOUyQ
Jalen Brunson with his 6th 40-PT game this season: 45 PTS, 4 AST Thibs: “What can you say, it’s unbelievable just to watch it…He’s just clever, shifty and does everything.” https://t.co/qvG75q4H28
Brunson leads New York against Sacramento after 45-point showing https://t.co/6S82JEkwBR https://t.co/oCVcUYyZlR
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson returns to normal minutes — and puts on show https://t.co/8ntUTWslCo https://t.co/dGIiA8Usvb