Jalen Brunson, alongside teammates Donte DiVincenzo and Josh Hart, has been pivotal in leading the New York Knicks through a highly enjoyable playoff run, showcasing a remarkable level of play that has not only brought renewed joy to Knicks fans but also positioned the team as a strong contender in the Eastern Conference. Brunson, recognized for his leadership and scoring prowess, notably averaged 31.1 points per game since key players Randle and Anunoby were sidelined due to injuries on Jan. 27, making a compelling case for MVP consideration. This performance has been instrumental in the Knicks' pursuit of a top seed in the East, highlighted by a significant victory over the Boston Celtics where Brunson scored 39 points, and the team demonstrated a dominant performance, leading 69-48 at the half. The Knicks are now just 1.5 games back of the Milwaukee Bucks for the second seed, with the trio's chemistry and skill being a focal point of their success. The Knicks secured the victory with odds at NYK +130 and over 221.5 total points.
Update … Tonight; Brunson: +28 Tatum: -30 https://t.co/W9IB6suQtg
Brunson scores 39 points, Knicks beat Celtics to keep up push for No. 2 seed in Eastern Conference https://t.co/UXOyqlTvEh
🏀 THURSDAY'S FINAL SCORES 🏀 Jalen Brunson goes OFF for 39 PTS which is now his 5th-straight game with 35+ PTS as the @nyknicks beat the Celtics! Josh Hart: 16 PTS, 16 REB, 5 AST Isaiah Hartenstein: 11 PTS, 16 REB, 5 AST https://t.co/ncLnM2hpfT
The @NYKnicks secure the road win 🔒 Brunson: 39 PTS | 6 3PM Hart: 16 PTS | 16 REB | 5 AST https://t.co/sMLWsl9zFc
The Knicks handle the Celtics despite a late fourth-quarter push. 🗽 The Knicks are now just one game back of the Bucks for the two seed in the East. 😳 ✅ NYK +130 ✅ NYK +2.5 ✅ O 221.5 Total Points https://t.co/uoNIabmNpM
Knicks fans watching Jalen Brunson tonight https://t.co/ievjhpkmDe
Knicks are up 29 on the Celtics heading into the fourth quarter… 😳 https://t.co/y7gSBtMp0o
The Knicks are blowing out the Celtics so take a break and find out how Jalen Brunson is revolutionizing the way guards should play: https://t.co/ZTPOft9ykL
"The New York Knicks are the most surprised team in basketball right now... [Jalen] Brunson has been the best basketball player in the eastern conference by far." Agree with Kenny Smith? 🤔 https://t.co/vYNCp3irKG
Kenny Smith says that Jalen Brunson has been “the best player in the Eastern Conference by far” this season. (H/T @IQfor3) https://t.co/BOLTrOgYok
As we said earlier today...Knicks are taking this seriously. Up 69-48 at the half -- outrebounding Boston 32-17. Hart has 13 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists; Brunson 18 points and Bogdanovic 12 points. https://t.co/NbjmT1Pfjx
"You can make a strong case for Jalen Brunson as the MVP, and he's carrying such a heavy load with Randle down." --Stan Van Gundy https://t.co/ox9HD6mrpQ
The Knicks are just 1.5 games back of the Bucks for the two-seed in the East. 🗽 Will New York inch closer tonight in a pivotal game against the Celtics? https://t.co/Xr3d2zkW09
Behind the scenes of Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Donte DiVincenzo’s photoshoot for SLAM Magazine 😅 (via @SLAMonline) https://t.co/HKLHK8YOsS
The Villanova Bros star on the cover of SLAM 249. Take a trip back to campus as we reminisce on their journey from roommates to the League: https://t.co/KSWVtBoOEA https://t.co/SBMtOGVGBt
Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo and Josh Hart star on the cover of SLAM 249. The time we spent with them was f-ing hilarious. Watch more: https://t.co/7aGS2fES4z https://t.co/mCdjqG79H4
Jokic will win it -- but Brunson's case is pretty good: 31.1 ppg since Randle/Anunoby went out Jan. 27; leadership; lifting players around him to best career performances without key pieces and headed to a 2,3,4 seed in East. No other all-star/All-NBA/All-defense candidates. https://t.co/9hfgLTnJ6U
The floor general. Jalen Brunson has been the leader of the resurgent Knicks this season. Get SLAM 249, featuring him alongside Donte and Josh: https://t.co/KSWVtBoOEA https://t.co/7ceZ0GLGDD
We linked up with Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo and Josh Hart for the cover of SLAM 249. The laughs didn’t stop with this trio 🤣 🤣 🤣 https://t.co/KSWVtBoOEA https://t.co/oxQc6aZb5F
Donte Divincenzo, Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart are real friends. That might sound obvious, but most NBA friendships aren't for really real. This trio has a past and now they're guiding the Knicks to the playoffs: https://t.co/VmW5Wpa1n7 https://t.co/dS0YrxEV5l
Donte DiVincenzo, Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart have Knicks fans feeling renewed levels of joy. But winning is nothing new for this trio. They’ve been succeeding together for a long, long time. SLAM 249 is out now: https://t.co/KSWVtBoOEA https://t.co/WBvFsSp8qL
With their homegrown superstar Jalen Brunson leading the way, the New York Knicks are positioned for a highly enjoyable playoff run, Will Leitch writes. https://t.co/6drd9uAPzJ