Fred Katz: Final: Knicks 130, Pacers 121. Knicks lead the series 2-0. Brunson 29-2-5, DiVincenzo 28-6-4, Anunoby 28-4-3, Hart 19-15-7, Hartenstein 14-12-8
Source: Twitter @FredKatz
Source: Twitter @FredKatz
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Jalen Brunson shouts out the Knicks legends showing up for this playoff run 🫡 pic.twitter.com/RfUwfrsNQV – 12:06 AM
Jalen Brunson shouts out the Knicks legends showing up for this playoff run 🫡 pic.twitter.com/RfUwfrsNQV – 12:06 AM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Donte DiVincenzo did not leave the court to check on Jalen Brunson during the first half.
“I had to use the bathroom,” he said. – 11:27 PM
Donte DiVincenzo did not leave the court to check on Jalen Brunson during the first half.
“I had to use the bathroom,” he said. – 11:27 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
“I’m all good,” Jalen Brunson says when asked about right foot soreness. “And that’s it.”
Brunson said he didn’t get any imaging on foot when he was out of the game. – 11:23 PM
“I’m all good,” Jalen Brunson says when asked about right foot soreness. “And that’s it.”
Brunson said he didn’t get any imaging on foot when he was out of the game. – 11:23 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
As long as Jalen Brunson can go, the Knicks can too.
The Knicks looked lost when Brunson left Game 2 with a foot injury.
When he returned, they looked like a team headed to the Eastern Conference Finals.
Column for @NYDailyNews
trib.al/oNlxeFc – 11:20 PM
As long as Jalen Brunson can go, the Knicks can too.
The Knicks looked lost when Brunson left Game 2 with a foot injury.
When he returned, they looked like a team headed to the Eastern Conference Finals.
Column for @NYDailyNews
trib.al/oNlxeFc – 11:20 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Jalen Brunson returns from foot injury, sparks Knicks past Pacers for 2-0 lead in East semifinals (from @AP) apnews.com/article/f21c03… – 11:12 PM
Jalen Brunson returns from foot injury, sparks Knicks past Pacers for 2-0 lead in East semifinals (from @AP) apnews.com/article/f21c03… – 11:12 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
“Aight Willis,” Josh Hart says to Jalen Brunson in Knicks locker room after Brunson returns from first half foot injury to help lift NYK to Game 2 win. – 11:07 PM
“Aight Willis,” Josh Hart says to Jalen Brunson in Knicks locker room after Brunson returns from first half foot injury to help lift NYK to Game 2 win. – 11:07 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
In the stairwells heading down to the press conference crowded with fans there was a Jalen Brunson chant and then, um, a “F*ck Trae Young” chant. – 10:43 PM
In the stairwells heading down to the press conference crowded with fans there was a Jalen Brunson chant and then, um, a “F*ck Trae Young” chant. – 10:43 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Jalen Brunson scored 24 of his 29 points after he returned to G2 following a foot injury to help lift NYK to a 2-0 series lead vs IND. Josh Hart had 19p, 15r and 7a in 48 min. He’s 1st Knick to play 48 min in consecutive playoff games. 93% of NBA teams w/2-0 lead have won series – 10:37 PM
Jalen Brunson scored 24 of his 29 points after he returned to G2 following a foot injury to help lift NYK to a 2-0 series lead vs IND. Josh Hart had 19p, 15r and 7a in 48 min. He’s 1st Knick to play 48 min in consecutive playoff games. 93% of NBA teams w/2-0 lead have won series – 10:37 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Jalen Brunson didn’t miss a beat after overcoming an injury in the first half 💪 pic.twitter.com/ossdzEG5s0 – 10:35 PM
Jalen Brunson didn’t miss a beat after overcoming an injury in the first half 💪 pic.twitter.com/ossdzEG5s0 – 10:35 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Knicks vs. Pacers: Jalen Brunson’s return from injury sparks second-half rally in Game 2 win
cbssports.com/nba/news/knick… – 10:34 PM
Knicks vs. Pacers: Jalen Brunson’s return from injury sparks second-half rally in Game 2 win
cbssports.com/nba/news/knick… – 10:34 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
Jalen Brunson pulls a Willis Reed, returns from injury to lift Knicks to 2-0 lead on Pacers
nj.com/sports/2024/05… – 10:33 PM
Now on @njdotcom
Jalen Brunson pulls a Willis Reed, returns from injury to lift Knicks to 2-0 lead on Pacers
nj.com/sports/2024/05… – 10:33 PM
Trey Kerby @treykerby
Knicks fourth quarters are Jalen Brunson and pic.twitter.com/Alj3ZQQhXO – 10:33 PM
Knicks fourth quarters are Jalen Brunson and pic.twitter.com/Alj3ZQQhXO – 10:33 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Jalen Brunson missed one third of the game due to injury and still led the Knicks in scoring this dude is a superhero. – 10:33 PM
Jalen Brunson missed one third of the game due to injury and still led the Knicks in scoring this dude is a superhero. – 10:33 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
The Knicks are a different team with Jalen Brunson. pic.twitter.com/A9GuSNvZZe – 10:32 PM
The Knicks are a different team with Jalen Brunson. pic.twitter.com/A9GuSNvZZe – 10:32 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jalen Brunson tonight:
29 PTS (14 in 4Q)
5 AST
3 STL
Leading all players in 4th quarter and clutch points this playoffs. statmuse.com/nba/player/jal… – 10:32 PM
Jalen Brunson tonight:
29 PTS (14 in 4Q)
5 AST
3 STL
Leading all players in 4th quarter and clutch points this playoffs. statmuse.com/nba/player/jal… – 10:32 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Jalen Brunson missed the final 15:32 of the first half due to injury.
He still played more minutes than every Pacer except Pascal Siakam, Aaron Nesmith and Tyrese Haliburton. – 10:32 PM
Jalen Brunson missed the final 15:32 of the first half due to injury.
He still played more minutes than every Pacer except Pascal Siakam, Aaron Nesmith and Tyrese Haliburton. – 10:32 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Donte DiVincenzo tonight:
28 PTS
6 REB
6 3P
Three straight 20-point games. statmuse.com/nba/player/don… – 10:32 PM
Donte DiVincenzo tonight:
28 PTS
6 REB
6 3P
Three straight 20-point games. statmuse.com/nba/player/don… – 10:32 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Knicks played 15 minutes without Jalen Brunson. OG Anunoby missed most of the 2nd half. Julius Randle hasn’t played since January. Mitchell Robinson and Bojan Bogdanovic are out for rest of the season.
Knicks are up 2-0 on the Pacers and halfway to the Eastern Conference finals – 10:31 PM
Knicks played 15 minutes without Jalen Brunson. OG Anunoby missed most of the 2nd half. Julius Randle hasn’t played since January. Mitchell Robinson and Bojan Bogdanovic are out for rest of the season.
Knicks are up 2-0 on the Pacers and halfway to the Eastern Conference finals – 10:31 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
When Mikal Bridges said this about Jalen Brunson ahead of the Suns-Mavs series back in 2022, I thought it was mostly just Villanova bias.
But man was he right! Brunson is having a MOMENT right now, and his former Nova teammate always knew this was possible pic.twitter.com/0Tp9zYPlyz – 10:27 PM
When Mikal Bridges said this about Jalen Brunson ahead of the Suns-Mavs series back in 2022, I thought it was mostly just Villanova bias.
But man was he right! Brunson is having a MOMENT right now, and his former Nova teammate always knew this was possible pic.twitter.com/0Tp9zYPlyz – 10:27 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
So I think if New York City really bands together, it can get the Jalen Brunson statue built before the next Knicks home game. – 10:26 PM
So I think if New York City really bands together, it can get the Jalen Brunson statue built before the next Knicks home game. – 10:26 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
SIX 3s for Donte DiVincenzo 🪣
(via @NBAonTNT)
pic.twitter.com/8xQIBRz43x – 10:25 PM
SIX 3s for Donte DiVincenzo 🪣
(via @NBAonTNT)
pic.twitter.com/8xQIBRz43x – 10:25 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Jalen Brunson sat out that 15:32 stretch — and has played every second other than that, including every minute of the second half. Josh Hart has played all 44 so far – which, well, it happens. – 10:17 PM
Jalen Brunson sat out that 15:32 stretch — and has played every second other than that, including every minute of the second half. Josh Hart has played all 44 so far – which, well, it happens. – 10:17 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Jalen Brunson and one 💪
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/KAeo0pDij0 – 10:06 PM
Jalen Brunson and one 💪
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/KAeo0pDij0 – 10:06 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
The Knicks trailed 73-63 and looked lifeless at the half without Jalen Brunson.
Brunson returns for the third quarter, and the Knicks outscore the Pacers, 36-18, to take a 99-91 lead into the 4th quarter.
Brunson is +25 in 20 minutes with 15 points and 3 steals. – 9:52 PM
The Knicks trailed 73-63 and looked lifeless at the half without Jalen Brunson.
Brunson returns for the third quarter, and the Knicks outscore the Pacers, 36-18, to take a 99-91 lead into the 4th quarter.
Brunson is +25 in 20 minutes with 15 points and 3 steals. – 9:52 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Knicks have outscored Indiana, 21-6, since Jalen Brunson (right foot soreness) returned to the game. Overall, the Knicks are +22 in Brunson’s 14 minutes thus far in Game 2. – 9:36 PM
Knicks have outscored Indiana, 21-6, since Jalen Brunson (right foot soreness) returned to the game. Overall, the Knicks are +22 in Brunson’s 14 minutes thus far in Game 2. – 9:36 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Knicks on a 21-6 run since Jalen Brunson returned at the half. After trailing 73-63, the Knicks now lead, 84-79. Remarkable turnaround, powered by the All-Star guard. – 9:35 PM
Knicks on a 21-6 run since Jalen Brunson returned at the half. After trailing 73-63, the Knicks now lead, 84-79. Remarkable turnaround, powered by the All-Star guard. – 9:35 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
On the anniversary (May 8, 1970) of Willis Reed getting numbed up so he could play in G7 against the Lakers, I pray Jalen Brunson did not allow an injection in his foot… – 9:32 PM
On the anniversary (May 8, 1970) of Willis Reed getting numbed up so he could play in G7 against the Lakers, I pray Jalen Brunson did not allow an injection in his foot… – 9:32 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Once again, Jalen Brunson peels himself off the ground, this time after taking a shot on a late block attempt on his layup. – 9:32 PM
Once again, Jalen Brunson peels himself off the ground, this time after taking a shot on a late block attempt on his layup. – 9:32 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Knicks fans were chanting Jalen Brunson’s name at halftime 🗣
(via @YourManDevine) pic.twitter.com/ZOadoZbZwa – 9:30 PM
Knicks fans were chanting Jalen Brunson’s name at halftime 🗣
(via @YourManDevine) pic.twitter.com/ZOadoZbZwa – 9:30 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
build the mf’n jalen brunson statue and have it ready outside msg by the end of game 2 right the hell now – 9:27 PM
build the mf’n jalen brunson statue and have it ready outside msg by the end of game 2 right the hell now – 9:27 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Jalen Brunson, on a bad foot, slides over to take an off-ball charge on Myles Turner. Gotta commend him. Tough as nails. – 9:27 PM
Jalen Brunson, on a bad foot, slides over to take an off-ball charge on Myles Turner. Gotta commend him. Tough as nails. – 9:27 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Of course, as soon as I post the Brunson is out story, he’s back, so here is the update.
UPDATED: Knicks’ Jalen Brunson leaves game in first quarter with sore right foot, returns for second half
nbcsports.com/nba/news/knick… – 9:27 PM
Of course, as soon as I post the Brunson is out story, he’s back, so here is the update.
UPDATED: Knicks’ Jalen Brunson leaves game in first quarter with sore right foot, returns for second half
nbcsports.com/nba/news/knick… – 9:27 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Here’s a look at Jalen Brunson shooting around at halftime. He missed the second quarter due to what Knicks said is a sore right foot and is back for second half: pic.twitter.com/E2uJsL1B9u – 9:21 PM
Here’s a look at Jalen Brunson shooting around at halftime. He missed the second quarter due to what Knicks said is a sore right foot and is back for second half: pic.twitter.com/E2uJsL1B9u – 9:21 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Standing ovation at MSG as Jalen Brunson comes out of the tunnel for halftime warmups. MVP chants raining down. – 9:17 PM
Standing ovation at MSG as Jalen Brunson comes out of the tunnel for halftime warmups. MVP chants raining down. – 9:17 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Jalen Brunson has emerged on the court to take free throws. Crowd going nuts.
“MVP.” – 9:16 PM
Jalen Brunson has emerged on the court to take free throws. Crowd going nuts.
“MVP.” – 9:16 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Jalen Brunson is the first Knicks player on the court to shoot at halftime. The MSG crowd greets him with a huge ovation and “MVP” chants. – 9:16 PM
Jalen Brunson is the first Knicks player on the court to shoot at halftime. The MSG crowd greets him with a huge ovation and “MVP” chants. – 9:16 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Loud ovation as Jalen Brunson walks out of the tunnel to warm up at halftime. Crowd chanting MVP! MVP! – 9:16 PM
Loud ovation as Jalen Brunson walks out of the tunnel to warm up at halftime. Crowd chanting MVP! MVP! – 9:16 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson leaves game in first quarter with sore right foot, questionable to return
nbcsports.com/nba/news/knick… – 9:16 PM
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson leaves game in first quarter with sore right foot, questionable to return
nbcsports.com/nba/news/knick… – 9:16 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Jalen Brunson left Game 2 vs. the Pacers in the first half. He is questionable to return. pic.twitter.com/GA7PFTzXXi – 9:15 PM
Jalen Brunson left Game 2 vs. the Pacers in the first half. He is questionable to return. pic.twitter.com/GA7PFTzXXi – 9:15 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Deuce McBride is starting the second quarter for Jalen Brunson, who still is not on the Knicks bench after an injury in the first quarter. – 9:10 PM
Deuce McBride is starting the second quarter for Jalen Brunson, who still is not on the Knicks bench after an injury in the first quarter. – 9:10 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
This is the sequence right before Jalen Brunson asked out of the game. He’s questionable to return due to sore right foot, per the Knicks: pic.twitter.com/TLTtZzdC31 – 9:07 PM
This is the sequence right before Jalen Brunson asked out of the game. He’s questionable to return due to sore right foot, per the Knicks: pic.twitter.com/TLTtZzdC31 – 9:07 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
jalen brunson is questionable to return, and alec burks hoists a mid-range jumper immediately upon entry pic.twitter.com/W8EOTLpRRs – 9:07 PM
jalen brunson is questionable to return, and alec burks hoists a mid-range jumper immediately upon entry pic.twitter.com/W8EOTLpRRs – 9:07 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Knicks obviously need Jalen Brunson back to win the series. The issue tonight has been defense more than anything. Can’t give up 32 paint points and eight offensive rebounds in a half with Brunson out. The offense has done its job. – 9:06 PM
Knicks obviously need Jalen Brunson back to win the series. The issue tonight has been defense more than anything. Can’t give up 32 paint points and eight offensive rebounds in a half with Brunson out. The offense has done its job. – 9:06 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Pacers lead Knicks, 73-63, entering the half.
Pretty cut and dry: A Knicks team already without
– Julius Randle
– Bojan Bogdanovic
– and Mitchell Robinson
Just lost Jalen Brunson, who is questionable to return with what the team is calling a sore right foot. – 9:06 PM
Pacers lead Knicks, 73-63, entering the half.
Pretty cut and dry: A Knicks team already without
– Julius Randle
– Bojan Bogdanovic
– and Mitchell Robinson
Just lost Jalen Brunson, who is questionable to return with what the team is calling a sore right foot. – 9:06 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
Knicks star Jalen Brunson leaves Game 2 vs. Pacers with foot soreness nj.com/sports/2024/05… – 9:05 PM
Now on @njdotcom
Knicks star Jalen Brunson leaves Game 2 vs. Pacers with foot soreness nj.com/sports/2024/05… – 9:05 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Here’s my best guess of when Jalen Brunson tweaked his right foot. He immediately demanded a sub. pic.twitter.com/Wxe6ZWW3oT – 9:05 PM
Here’s my best guess of when Jalen Brunson tweaked his right foot. He immediately demanded a sub. pic.twitter.com/Wxe6ZWW3oT – 9:05 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Jalen Brunson injury: Knicks star exits Game 2 vs. Pacers with sore foot, questionable to return
cbssports.com/nba/news/jalen… – 9:04 PM
Jalen Brunson injury: Knicks star exits Game 2 vs. Pacers with sore foot, questionable to return
cbssports.com/nba/news/jalen… – 9:04 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
With Jalen Brunson out, Alec Burks is set to check in for the Knicks – 9:02 PM
With Jalen Brunson out, Alec Burks is set to check in for the Knicks – 9:02 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Jalen Brunson (sore right foot) is questionable to return, per the #Knicks. #Pacers #Nyk – 8:57 PM
Jalen Brunson (sore right foot) is questionable to return, per the #Knicks. #Pacers #Nyk – 8:57 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson experiencing a sore right foot and is questionable to return. – 8:57 PM
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson experiencing a sore right foot and is questionable to return. – 8:57 PM
Chris Iseman @ChrisIseman
Knicks say Jalen Brunson is questionable to return because of a sore right foot. – 8:57 PM
Knicks say Jalen Brunson is questionable to return because of a sore right foot. – 8:57 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Jalen Brunson is questionable to return to the game because of a sore right foot – 8:57 PM
Jalen Brunson is questionable to return to the game because of a sore right foot – 8:57 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Knicks say Jalen Brunson is questionable to return with a sore right foot. – 8:56 PM
Knicks say Jalen Brunson is questionable to return with a sore right foot. – 8:56 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Jalen Brunson is “questionable” to return with a sore right foot, the Knicks said. It’s unclear when he was injured. – 8:56 PM
Jalen Brunson is “questionable” to return with a sore right foot, the Knicks said. It’s unclear when he was injured. – 8:56 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (sore right foot) is questionable to return to Game 2 versus the Indiana Pacers, team says. – 8:56 PM
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (sore right foot) is questionable to return to Game 2 versus the Indiana Pacers, team says. – 8:56 PM
Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
Knicks say Jalen Brunson has a sore right foot and is questionable to return. – 8:56 PM
Knicks say Jalen Brunson has a sore right foot and is questionable to return. – 8:56 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Ugh
Knicks announce Jalen Brunson (sore right foot) is questionable to return. – 8:56 PM
Ugh
Knicks announce Jalen Brunson (sore right foot) is questionable to return. – 8:56 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Jalen Brunson is questionable to return with sore right foot, Knicks say – 8:56 PM
Jalen Brunson is questionable to return with sore right foot, Knicks say – 8:56 PM
Chris Iseman @ChrisIseman
Rick Brunson just returned to the bench and Leon Rose is back in his seat. Jalen Brunson still not back on the bench, though. – 8:55 PM
Rick Brunson just returned to the bench and Leon Rose is back in his seat. Jalen Brunson still not back on the bench, though. – 8:55 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Neither Rick nor Jalen Brunson have returned to the bench. Crowd is uneasy as Knicks trail by 4. – 8:53 PM
Neither Rick nor Jalen Brunson have returned to the bench. Crowd is uneasy as Knicks trail by 4. – 8:53 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
No word yet from the Knicks on the severity of Jalen Brunson’s injury. Rick Brunson also isn’t on the Knicks bench. Brunson checked out with 3:32 left in Q1.
Pacers have outscored Knicks, 32-19, since he left. – 8:48 PM
No word yet from the Knicks on the severity of Jalen Brunson’s injury. Rick Brunson also isn’t on the Knicks bench. Brunson checked out with 3:32 left in Q1.
Pacers have outscored Knicks, 32-19, since he left. – 8:48 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Jalen Brunson is still not on the Knicks’ bench.
He’s already been out for as much time (5mins) as all of Game 1. – 8:43 PM
Jalen Brunson is still not on the Knicks’ bench.
He’s already been out for as much time (5mins) as all of Game 1. – 8:43 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Deuce McBride is starting the second quarter for Jalen Brunson, who still is not on the Knicks bench after what looked to be a hand injury in the first quarter. – 8:39 PM
Deuce McBride is starting the second quarter for Jalen Brunson, who still is not on the Knicks bench after what looked to be a hand injury in the first quarter. – 8:39 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
The Knicks were up 24-13 at the 4:04 mark of the first quarter but enter the 2nd quarter tied at 36. They were outscored, 19-12, after sending Jalen Brunson to the bench at the 3:32 mark of Q1.
Brunson played 8 min and has 5 points. OG Anunoby has 12. 13 for Haliburton. – 8:37 PM
The Knicks were up 24-13 at the 4:04 mark of the first quarter but enter the 2nd quarter tied at 36. They were outscored, 19-12, after sending Jalen Brunson to the bench at the 3:32 mark of Q1.
Brunson played 8 min and has 5 points. OG Anunoby has 12. 13 for Haliburton. – 8:37 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Jalen Brunson (5pts) was subbed out with 3:32 left in the 1Q and doesn’t appear to be on the bench. He was holding his groin area ~7:40 mark. Something to watch.
Knicks shooting 76%, game tied at 36 after 1 thanks to Toppin being fouled on a 3PA with .7s. Haliburton has 13pts. – 8:36 PM
Jalen Brunson (5pts) was subbed out with 3:32 left in the 1Q and doesn’t appear to be on the bench. He was holding his groin area ~7:40 mark. Something to watch.
Knicks shooting 76%, game tied at 36 after 1 thanks to Toppin being fouled on a 3PA with .7s. Haliburton has 13pts. – 8:36 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Jalen Brunson pull-up 3 in Tyrese Haliburton’s face gives the Knicks a 24-13 lead over the Pacers here in the first quarter. Brunson has 5, and OG Anunoby has 10 early points. Haliburton has 7 points after scoring 6 all of Game 1. – 8:25 PM
Jalen Brunson pull-up 3 in Tyrese Haliburton’s face gives the Knicks a 24-13 lead over the Pacers here in the first quarter. Brunson has 5, and OG Anunoby has 10 early points. Haliburton has 7 points after scoring 6 all of Game 1. – 8:25 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Jalen Brunson is really favoring his left hand. Seems like he’s in pain. He’s holding it against his body since that last Knicks possession where he took a bump with Andrew Nembhard. Talked to the refs about it too. – 8:16 PM
Jalen Brunson is really favoring his left hand. Seems like he’s in pain. He’s holding it against his body since that last Knicks possession where he took a bump with Andrew Nembhard. Talked to the refs about it too. – 8:16 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Only two players in NBA history have been Top 5 in three individual awards in the same year:
Tim Duncan (MVP, DPOY, ROY) in 1998
Jalen Brunson (MVP, MIP, Clutch) in 2024 pic.twitter.com/nrzt7jqktH – 7:49 PM
Only two players in NBA history have been Top 5 in three individual awards in the same year:
Tim Duncan (MVP, DPOY, ROY) in 1998
Jalen Brunson (MVP, MIP, Clutch) in 2024 pic.twitter.com/nrzt7jqktH – 7:49 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Jalen Brunson finishes fifth in the MVP voting. Earned three second-place votes and one third. – 7:46 PM
Jalen Brunson finishes fifth in the MVP voting. Earned three second-place votes and one third. – 7:46 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Jalen Brunson finished fifth in MVP voting. Three second place votes, one third place vote, 28 fourth place votes and 32 fifth place votes. pic.twitter.com/aJc9SqcbXU – 7:44 PM
Jalen Brunson finished fifth in MVP voting. Three second place votes, one third place vote, 28 fourth place votes and 32 fifth place votes. pic.twitter.com/aJc9SqcbXU – 7:44 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Jalen Brunson finished 5th in the MVP vote. #NBA pic.twitter.com/pAB7C6H5jS – 7:43 PM
Jalen Brunson finished 5th in the MVP vote. #NBA pic.twitter.com/pAB7C6H5jS – 7:43 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Jalen Brunson finished fifth in MVP voting. No first-place votes pic.twitter.com/hChb1oSjP8 – 7:42 PM
Jalen Brunson finished fifth in MVP voting. No first-place votes pic.twitter.com/hChb1oSjP8 – 7:42 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jayson Tatum finished 6th in MVP voting, as Jalen Brunson made a big late-season surge to knock him out of the top 5. – 7:42 PM
Jayson Tatum finished 6th in MVP voting, as Jalen Brunson made a big late-season surge to knock him out of the top 5. – 7:42 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Jalen Brunson finishes 5th in MVP voting, per the NBA: pic.twitter.com/xs9rXTxvsD – 7:41 PM
Jalen Brunson finishes 5th in MVP voting, per the NBA: pic.twitter.com/xs9rXTxvsD – 7:41 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Will the Pacers find a way to guard Jalen Brunson? 🏀
@Andraya_Carter breaks down how Brunson scored 43 PTS in Game 1 of Pacers-Knicks
pic.twitter.com/3tGoxy5LRp – 7:00 PM
Will the Pacers find a way to guard Jalen Brunson? 🏀
@Andraya_Carter breaks down how Brunson scored 43 PTS in Game 1 of Pacers-Knicks
pic.twitter.com/3tGoxy5LRp – 7:00 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
It’s Wednesdays with @tomhaberstroh on the #GoodWord! We talk OKC’s dominance, Knicks/Pacers officiating, Jalen Brunson and top 5 passing torch moments in NBA history!
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It’s Wednesdays with @tomhaberstroh on the #GoodWord! We talk OKC’s dominance, Knicks/Pacers officiating, Jalen Brunson and top 5 passing torch moments in NBA history!
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Get Up @GetUpESPN
“What are they going to do strategy-wise against Jalen Brunson?”
—@legsESPN on what will be the deciding factor for Game 2 of Pacers-Knicks 👀 pic.twitter.com/RDrDFpY1hf – 9:16 AM
“What are they going to do strategy-wise against Jalen Brunson?”
—@legsESPN on what will be the deciding factor for Game 2 of Pacers-Knicks 👀 pic.twitter.com/RDrDFpY1hf – 9:16 AM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Jalen Brunson is reaching a new stratosphere, one where he goes for 40 and it appears run of the mill.
Story on a scorer with a bunch of friends who just want to support him: theathletic.com/5478308/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/terPXOwecf – 8:58 AM
Jalen Brunson is reaching a new stratosphere, one where he goes for 40 and it appears run of the mill.
Story on a scorer with a bunch of friends who just want to support him: theathletic.com/5478308/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/terPXOwecf – 8:58 AM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Jalen Brunson is on a postseason roll not seen since Michael Jordan as the Knicks go for a 2-0 lead over the Pacers (from @AP) apnews.com/article/389549… – 8:57 AM
Jalen Brunson is on a postseason roll not seen since Michael Jordan as the Knicks go for a 2-0 lead over the Pacers (from @AP) apnews.com/article/389549… – 8:57 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
‘Nova Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo are on a historic playoff run: 10 facts to know cbssports.com/nba/news/nova-… – 5:00 PM
‘Nova Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo are on a historic playoff run: 10 facts to know cbssports.com/nba/news/nova-… – 5:00 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart & Donte DiVincenzo scored or assisted on 109 of Knicks’ 121 points in a Game 1 win over IND. Brunson had 43p on 26 shots, joining Michael Jordan, Jerry West & Bernard King as only players to score 40+ in 4 straight playoff games. Hart had 13r, 8a, 3 stl – 10:22 PM
Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart & Donte DiVincenzo scored or assisted on 109 of Knicks’ 121 points in a Game 1 win over IND. Brunson had 43p on 26 shots, joining Michael Jordan, Jerry West & Bernard King as only players to score 40+ in 4 straight playoff games. Hart had 13r, 8a, 3 stl – 10:22 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Donte DiVincenzo tonight:
25 PTS
2 BLK
5-9 3P
Back-to-back 20-point games. statmuse.com/nba/player/don… – 10:10 PM
Donte DiVincenzo tonight:
25 PTS
2 BLK
5-9 3P
Back-to-back 20-point games. statmuse.com/nba/player/don… – 10:10 PM
More on this storyline
Kristian Winfield: This appears to be the play Jalen Brunson tweaked his foot. Great find by @ScottAgness pic.twitter.com/Kqgw1sIuKR -via Twitter @Krisplashed / May 8, 2024
Fred Katz: Jalen Brunson just walked out onto the court to a standing ovation. He’s taking free throws as the rest of his team emerges from the locker room. MVP chants have broken out. -via Twitter @FredKatz / May 8, 2024
New York Knicks PR: Jalen Brunson (sore right foot) is questionable to return. -via Twitter @NY_KnicksPR / May 8, 2024
Scott Agness: From the NBA’s L2M Report: four missed calls over the final 79 seconds of G1 Pacers-Knicks – missed 3secs on Turner – missed moving screen on DiVincenzo – incorrect kick ball on Nesmith – missed moving screen on Turner (not that one, with 10.7s) -via Twitter @ScottAgness / May 7, 2024
Fred Katz: Jalen Brunson on why he was so bothered by Donte DiVincenzo repeatedly calling him Michael Jordan during last night’s press conference: “If you know my friends, you know that they’re all a******.” -via Twitter @FredKatz / May 7, 2024
Fred Katz: Final: Knicks 121, Pacers 117. Knicks take a 1-0 series lead. • Brunson 43-6-6, 14-14 FTs • Hart 24-13-8, 48 mins • DiVincenzo 25 & 3 • Anunoby 13 & 9 • Turner 23-2-3 Knicks shot 54-48-85. Pacers shot 52-39-79. -via Twitter @FredKatz / May 6, 2024