In a remarkable series of games, Jalen Brunson has led the New York Knicks to significant victories, securing home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs and clinching no worse than a top-4 seed in the East. Brunson's performance has been stellar, scoring 35+ points in five straight games, including a 30-point, 11-assist game against the Nets, leading to a 111-107 victory, and a 40-point game against the Bulls. His efforts have not only helped the Knicks beat the Nets 111-107, completing a season sweep, but also propelled the team to the 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference with their 50th win against the Bulls. Brunson's achievements have sparked MVP chants and discussions, highlighting his critical role in the Knicks' success.
Yet another Jalen Brunson MasterClass to close out the regular season. 40 PTS 8 REB 7 AST https://t.co/dYwUj2qZE3
Former @NovaMBB star Jalen Brunson has had an MVP-caliber season for the Knicks Not bad for a 2nd-round pick who the talking heads thought was a mediocre addition in free agency https://t.co/9Cz28hqNpq
Jalen Brunson is the MVP. That’s the tweet.
Yes Jalen Brunson with 40 points leads the @nyknicks to 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference with tough W which is there 50th vs @chicagobulls today. I say Brunson deserves to be in the chatter for MVP !
Jalen Brunson averaged 35 points this month, capped by a 40-point performance against the Bulls. That’s an MVP-level finish https://t.co/1whT0TiYnR
Average Jalen Brunson masterclass. ✅ https://t.co/kr2csZvZtb
Knicks win in OT - 2nd seed, face the winner of Miami at Philadelphia. 50 wins. 40 points for Brunson.
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
Knicks guard Jalen Brunson so far this April: 35.3 points and 9.0 assists per game, shooting 49.4%.
Knicks lock home-court advantage in playoffs, edge Nets despite Cam Thomas’ 41 points #BrooklynNets #CamThomas #NewYorkKnicks https://t.co/jZyo0NlYdq
Cam Thomas’ historic 41 points go to waste in Nets’ loss to Knicks https://t.co/QD9Vy6trmr https://t.co/wJEIGnAIkz
Knicks top Nets 111-107, earn home-court advantage in 1st round of playoffs and stay alive for No. 2 https://t.co/c2qMTUWKqf https://t.co/offj6zuicb
The #Knicks beat the #Nets on Friday night, clinching home-court advantage in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. https://t.co/R8SoMEOL1Z
#Knicks beat #Nets to clinch home-court advantage in first round of playoffs | @meanbarb https://t.co/PLzyg0JVE2
Knicks survive Cam Thomas’ 41-point game, finish sweep of Nets with 111-107 win @CjHolmes22 https://t.co/MzEx2XJeNY
Knicks top Nets 111-107, earn home-court advantage in 1st round of playoffs and stay alive for No. 2 (from @AP) https://t.co/1DU6NIEUPd
Knicks squeak out win against rival Nets to clinch at least top-4 playoff seed https://t.co/S1tt29R2bx https://t.co/TxJUkhDJpa
Maybe, at some point, Jalen Brunson may play a basketball game where he doesn't leave us slack-jawed while setting some kind of Knicks record… but tonight was not that night. Brunson just became the first player in NY franchise history to score at least 30 points and dish out…
Knicks have clinched no worse than a top-4 seed in the East. Sunday will be wild to determine 2/3/4 in the East, among other things. https://t.co/1fjN1GAv7R
Nets lose 111-107 to the Knicks, who clinched home court advantage in the 1st round Cam Thomas 41 points Jalen Brunson: 30 points/11 assists despite starting the game 0-6 from the field. Nets have been swept by the Knicks this season. Last game at Philly on Sunday.
Final: Knicks 111, Nets 107. Knicks improve to 49-32, third in the East. They are 1/2 a game back of the Bucks, who are currently losing, for second. • Brunson 30 pts, 11 asts • Hart 16 & 7, 3 stls • Robinson 15 & 8 • DiVincenzo 14-6-3 • Anunoby 15 pts
MVP chants for Jalen Brunson as he makes two FTs with 11.6 seconds left. Nets led by 17 at one point. Brunson put these Knicks on his back once gain for what could be a wild Knicks comeback/Nets collapse. Cam Thomas has 41 pts for the Nets
Knicks 84, Nets 76 after three. Knicks scored 70 points in the middle two quarters after managing just 14 in the first.
Cam Thomas with 22 points on 9-for-13 shooting at the half. The Nets led by as much as 17 and are ahead 63-54 after the Knicks followed a 14-point first quarter with 40 in the second.
Nets 63, Knicks 54 at halftime Josh Hart 3-ball at halftime gives some life to MSG but this has been all Nets in control so far. 22 pts Thomas, 14 for Watford. 10 pts for Hart 9 for Brunson/Bogdanovic
Jalen Brunson was scoreless until just a couple minutes ago. Now has nine points in a hurry to cut the Nets' lead to 53-43 with about 3 minutes until halftime.
Got a shocker here early at MSG. Nets lead the Knicks 30-14 after one quarter despite missing a bunch of key guys. Cam Thomas has a game-high 11 points.
Nets 30, Knicks 14 after the 1st quarter. Just like everyone expected with the Nets having 9 players and the Knicks on a back-to-back. Woof. Biggest lead was 17 Thomas: 11 pts Watford: 9 pts Burks: 5 pts Brunson: 0-4 from the field
Nets 30, Knicks 14 after the 1st quarter. Just like everyone expected with the Nets having 9 players and the Knicks on a back-to-back. Woof. Biggest lead was 17 Thomas: 11 pts Watford: 9 pts Burks: 5 pts BrunsonL 0-4 from the field
Nets 19, Knicks 5. Knicks have missed 12 of their first 14 shots.
Nets have pushed this lead to 14 19-5. The Knicks (2/14 from the field) are looking awfully like the Celtics did against them last night
Make that an 11-0 Nets run to start this game. Knicks are 0-5 to start shooting. https://t.co/q7QslCQx8s
11-0, Nets lead the Knicks. Hot start at MSG.
Knicks looking like a team on the second night of a back-to-back, down 9-0 to the Nets.
Jalen Brunson has scored 35+ points in five straight games 🔥 Are you backing his points prop tonight against the Nets? https://t.co/tStSGfitRI