Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Scores 19 points in playoff exit
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Brunson ended Saturday's 125-108 loss to the Pacers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals with 19 points (8-18 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and seven assists in 34 minutes.
Brunson couldn't carry the Knicks into what would've been a decisive Game 7 at Madison Square Garden, and the star floor general was unable to leave his mark on offense in the loss Saturday. The Pacers did a good job of limiting his influence, reflected in his shooting line. Brunson surpassed the 30-point mark in four of six games in the Eastern Conference Finals, but he couldn't deliver when it mattered the most. He finished the playoffs with averages of 29.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 7.0 assists per game in 18 postseason contests. Brunson earned All-NBA Second Team honors and was named Clutch Player of the Year, finishing the 2024-25 campaign with averages of 26.0 points, 7.3 assists, 2.9 rebounds, 2.3 three-pointers and 0.9 steals across 35.4 minutes per game in 65 regular-season appearances.
Brunson had 32 points (12-18 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one block across 34 minutes during Thursday's 111-94 win over the Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Brunson posted a game-high mark in points, helping keep the Knicks' title hopes alive. The superstar point guard has logged four games with at least 30 points over five outings against the Pacers in this series. Additionally, the 28-year-old was efficient from beyond the arc in the victory after entering Thursday's game shooting just 31.0 percent from downtown over the club's previous four matchups. Brunson and the Knicks will attempt to stave off elimination once again in Saturday's Game 6 on the road.
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