Jalen Brunson's exceptional performance in April, averaging 35.3 points and 9.0 assists per game with a shooting percentage of 49.4%, has been a key factor in the New York Knicks' push for the second seed in the Eastern Conference. In a pivotal overtime game against the Chicago Bulls, Brunson scored 42 points, leading the Knicks to a 50th season win and securing the second seed. This performance also marked his seventh consecutive 30-point game, tying a franchise record with Patrick Ewing and bringing his season tally to 36 such games. Additionally, Brunson was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week, reflecting his critical role in the Knicks' success.
Jalen Brunson and Nikola Jokic named NBA Players of Week 25 #JalenBrunson #NikolaJokic https://t.co/hLXdgYecnr
The NBA has named Nikola Jokic and Jalen Brunson as Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week 🏆 Jokic: 26.5 PPG, 11.5 RPG, 68.8 FG% Brunson: 38.5 PPG, 7.5 APG, 50.0 3FG% https://t.co/rdidEAUckO
NBA Players of the Week for Week 25. West: Nikola Jokic (@nuggets) East: Jalen Brunson (@nyknicks) https://t.co/x0dUEz2VTJ
Denver's Nikola Jokić and New York's Jalen Brunson were just named Western and Eastern Conference Player of the Week by the NBA. These are the final POTW awards of the season. More NBA from me: https://t.co/A6ycVmnrjq https://t.co/s7FxMoNK9S
REPORT: Nikola Jokic and Jalen Brunson named players of the week. https://t.co/B52XgpOXKt
Jalen Brunson has been named Eastern Conference Player of the Week
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić and New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 25 of the 2023-24 season (April 8-14). https://t.co/FbNEr9HHUR
Everyone slept on the Knicks at the start of the season and Jalen Brunson took it personally. Fast forward after game number 82, he has made himself a household name after carrying the Knicks to the 2nd seed of the East. He has proven that he can flat-out score with 11 40-point… https://t.co/a0YjMXAqaY
Yet another Jalen Brunson MasterClass to close out the regular season. 40 PTS 8 REB 7 AST https://t.co/dYwUj2qZE3
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
JALEN BRUNSON TODAY: 40 POINTS 8 REBOUNDS 7 ASSISTS HIM. https://t.co/9bgZUFWXn1
Jalen Brunson today: 42 points 8 rebounds 7 assists PLAYOFF READY. https://t.co/YVwluOPJpy
Jalen Brunson today: 40 Points (47% FG) 8 Rebounds 7 Assists All-NBA 1st Team. https://t.co/0mkZJexKtG
Knicks win in OT - 2nd seed, face the winner of Miami at Philadelphia. 50 wins. 40 points for Brunson.
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.
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 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
Bucks lose. Comes down to final 2 mins in MSG. If NY wins, they get the 2-seed and play the Heat-Sixers winner If NY loses, they get the 3-seed and play the Pacers
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.
Trending late 3rd: 2. Cavs 3. Bucks 4. Knicks 5. Magic 6. Pacers 7. Sixers 8. Heat
Jalen Brunson has 10 of his 22 PTS in the 3rd quarter! CHI-NYK on ESPN https://t.co/RTVfv5BGhw
Going into the half: No. 2 Knicks No. 3 Cavs No. 4 Bucks No. 5 Magic No. 6 Pacers No. 7 Sixers No. 8 Heat https://t.co/2AabGQM583
If halftime results hold: 2. Knicks 3. Cavaliers 4. Bucks 5. Magic 6. Pacers 7. Sixers 8. Heat
Knicks 50, Bulls 47 at halftime. Bucks down by five in Orlando at the half, so Knicks are halfway to the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Knicks guard Jalen Brunson so far this April: 35.3 points and 9.0 assists per game, shooting 49.4%.