Knicks take Game 1 behind another stellar Jalen Brunson performance
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.
Source: Twitter @FredKatz
Source: Twitter @FredKatz
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Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Jalen BRUNSON makes history as the first player to achieve 40+ POINTS and 5+ assists in four consecutive playoff games 😳
📊 43 PTS, 6 RBS, 6 AST & W
pic.twitter.com/3Seo27qU6n – 12:13 AM
Jalen BRUNSON makes history as the first player to achieve 40+ POINTS and 5+ assists in four consecutive playoff games 😳
📊 43 PTS, 6 RBS, 6 AST & W
pic.twitter.com/3Seo27qU6n – 12:13 AM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
TJ McConnell on Jalen Brunson: “He’s as elite of a one on one player as there is.” – 10:55 PM
TJ McConnell on Jalen Brunson: “He’s as elite of a one on one player as there is.” – 10:55 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Jalen Brunson scores 43, rallies Knicks to 121-117 win over Pacers in Game 1 of Eastern Conference semis (from @AP) apnews.com/article/0780cc… – 10:37 PM
Jalen Brunson scores 43, rallies Knicks to 121-117 win over Pacers in Game 1 of Eastern Conference semis (from @AP) apnews.com/article/0780cc… – 10:37 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Only Allen Iverson, Michael Jordan and LeBron James have ever taken more shots in a 7 game playoff span than the 201 Jalen Brunson has for the Knicks to start these playoffs, including 26 FG attempts tonight in Game 1. – 10:29 PM
Only Allen Iverson, Michael Jordan and LeBron James have ever taken more shots in a 7 game playoff span than the 201 Jalen Brunson has for the Knicks to start these playoffs, including 26 FG attempts tonight in Game 1. – 10:29 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Jalen Brunson is the first and only player in NBA history to score 39+ points while shooting above 45% in five straight playoff games.
First. Only. Ever
Think about how many great scorers we’ve seen throughout the history of this league.
No one has ever done what Brunson is… – 10:24 PM
Jalen Brunson is the first and only player in NBA history to score 39+ points while shooting above 45% in five straight playoff games.
First. Only. Ever
Think about how many great scorers we’ve seen throughout the history of this league.
No one has ever done what Brunson is… – 10:24 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
Kerry Eggers @kerryeggers
Jalen Brunson scored his usual 43 points, but I nominate former @trailblazers G Josh Hart for Player of the Game in @nyknicks’ 121-117 win over @Pacers in opener of Eastern Conference semis. Hart — listed at 6-4, but I’m thinking 6-3 — collected 24 points on 9-of-13 shooting to… – 10:15 PM
Jalen Brunson scored his usual 43 points, but I nominate former @trailblazers G Josh Hart for Player of the Game in @nyknicks’ 121-117 win over @Pacers in opener of Eastern Conference semis. Hart — listed at 6-4, but I’m thinking 6-3 — collected 24 points on 9-of-13 shooting to… – 10:15 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart came through in Game 1 😤 pic.twitter.com/P5M90Uf58P – 10:13 PM
Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart came through in Game 1 😤 pic.twitter.com/P5M90Uf58P – 10:13 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Against Rick Carlisle and the Pacers, Jalen Brunson keeps rolling. pic.twitter.com/g9dTB6n8Fg – 10:12 PM
Against Rick Carlisle and the Pacers, Jalen Brunson keeps rolling. pic.twitter.com/g9dTB6n8Fg – 10:12 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most minutes this playoffs:
326 — Josh Hart
306 — Jalen Brunson
292 — OG Anunoby pic.twitter.com/IxDsXNEsU1 – 10:11 PM
Most minutes this playoffs:
326 — Josh Hart
306 — Jalen Brunson
292 — OG Anunoby pic.twitter.com/IxDsXNEsU1 – 10:11 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Final: Knicks 121, Pacers 117
A truly wild final minute — including a couple of very questionable calls going in NYK’s favor — tip Game 1 in favor of the Knicks.
Jalen Brunson now has four straight 40-point games in these playoffs. – 10:11 PM
Final: Knicks 121, Pacers 117
A truly wild final minute — including a couple of very questionable calls going in NYK’s favor — tip Game 1 in favor of the Knicks.
Jalen Brunson now has four straight 40-point games in these playoffs. – 10:11 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Jalen Brunson has mastered the jersey tug game on both ends, apparently. – 10:09 PM
Jalen Brunson has mastered the jersey tug game on both ends, apparently. – 10:09 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Zach Zarba having more screen time than Jalen Brunson in the 4th quarter – is not what the NBA wants to see – 10:06 PM
Zach Zarba having more screen time than Jalen Brunson in the 4th quarter – is not what the NBA wants to see – 10:06 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Jalen Brunson has become the 10th player ever to have 200+ points over a 5 game postseason span, joining these legends:
LeBron
MJ
Wilt
West
Elgin
Barry
KD
AI
King
Truly unreal & historic tear he’s on. – 10:06 PM
Jalen Brunson has become the 10th player ever to have 200+ points over a 5 game postseason span, joining these legends:
LeBron
MJ
Wilt
West
Elgin
Barry
KD
AI
King
Truly unreal & historic tear he’s on. – 10:06 PM
Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
Jalen Brunson is the first player in NBA history with 40 points and 5 assists in four consecutive playoff games, per @ESPNStatsInfo – 10:03 PM
Jalen Brunson is the first player in NBA history with 40 points and 5 assists in four consecutive playoff games, per @ESPNStatsInfo – 10:03 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Villanova guys coming up huge again for the Knicks
–Jalen Brunson with 40 for the 4th straight game
–DiVincenzo with a go-ahead 3 – 10:00 PM
Villanova guys coming up huge again for the Knicks
–Jalen Brunson with 40 for the 4th straight game
–DiVincenzo with a go-ahead 3 – 10:00 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Jalen Brunson has 40+ points for the 4th straight playoff game. The 5th game he had only 39. – 9:59 PM
Jalen Brunson has 40+ points for the 4th straight playoff game. The 5th game he had only 39. – 9:59 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Four straight 40-point games for Jalen Brunson
😤 Game 4 vs. 76ers: 47 points
😤 Game 5 vs. 76ers: 40 points
😤 Game 6 vs. 76ers: 41 points
😤 Game 1 vs. Pacers: 40 points (and counting) pic.twitter.com/Q1vBdo5wQU – 9:59 PM
Four straight 40-point games for Jalen Brunson
😤 Game 4 vs. 76ers: 47 points
😤 Game 5 vs. 76ers: 40 points
😤 Game 6 vs. 76ers: 41 points
😤 Game 1 vs. Pacers: 40 points (and counting) pic.twitter.com/Q1vBdo5wQU – 9:59 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
T.J. McConnell now has just four fewer points than Jalen Brunson (22-18). That math won’t work for the Knicks. Pacers lead 94-85. – 9:29 PM
T.J. McConnell now has just four fewer points than Jalen Brunson (22-18). That math won’t work for the Knicks. Pacers lead 94-85. – 9:29 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
I don’t think we’ve seen Jalen Brunson or Tyrese Haliburton defend each other once in the first half of Game 1 between the Knicks and Pacers.
The All-Stars who headline this 2nd round playoff matchup are hidden on defense. Just like their coaches want.
nydailynews.com/2024/05/06/kni… – 8:42 PM
I don’t think we’ve seen Jalen Brunson or Tyrese Haliburton defend each other once in the first half of Game 1 between the Knicks and Pacers.
The All-Stars who headline this 2nd round playoff matchup are hidden on defense. Just like their coaches want.
nydailynews.com/2024/05/06/kni… – 8:42 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Surprised there haven’t been many Derrick Rose vs Jalen Brunson debates
Who the better Thibs point guard is… Rose was a better passer and playmaker but if you need a bucket I’m going Brunson – 8:17 PM
Surprised there haven’t been many Derrick Rose vs Jalen Brunson debates
Who the better Thibs point guard is… Rose was a better passer and playmaker but if you need a bucket I’m going Brunson – 8:17 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 1: Knicks 27, Pacers 24
Jalen Brunson with 10 points and Josh Hart 9 for the Knicks, while TJ McConnell had 6 off the bench for Indiana.
Pacers did well to absorb the early energy from the crowd here and stay in the game. – 8:07 PM
After 1: Knicks 27, Pacers 24
Jalen Brunson with 10 points and Josh Hart 9 for the Knicks, while TJ McConnell had 6 off the bench for Indiana.
Pacers did well to absorb the early energy from the crowd here and stay in the game. – 8:07 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Knicks take a 27-24 lead over the Pacers into the second quarter thanks to 10 points from Jalen Brunson and 9 from Josh Hart. – 8:06 PM
Knicks take a 27-24 lead over the Pacers into the second quarter thanks to 10 points from Jalen Brunson and 9 from Josh Hart. – 8:06 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Will a secondary scoring star emerge for the Knicks in their second-round series against Indiana?
Will it even matter if Jalen Brunson continues to cook?
nydailynews.com/2024/05/06/kni… pic.twitter.com/xipmc1kK92 – 8:02 PM
Will a secondary scoring star emerge for the Knicks in their second-round series against Indiana?
Will it even matter if Jalen Brunson continues to cook?
nydailynews.com/2024/05/06/kni… pic.twitter.com/xipmc1kK92 – 8:02 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
So far, Jalen Brunson has 10 points on 3/4 FG, and Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner are a combined 0/3 from downtown, and Brunson has drawn a foul on Andrew Nembhard, his primary defender. – 7:50 PM
So far, Jalen Brunson has 10 points on 3/4 FG, and Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner are a combined 0/3 from downtown, and Brunson has drawn a foul on Andrew Nembhard, his primary defender. – 7:50 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Jalen Brunson is outscoring the Pacers 10-8 👀
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/mFWkZy6bXl – 7:50 PM
Jalen Brunson is outscoring the Pacers 10-8 👀
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/mFWkZy6bXl – 7:50 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Jalen Brunson off to a hot start, scoring 10 of the Knicks’ first 12 points and he’s attempted 4 FTs before the first media timeout.
They’re gonna have to start trapping and force the ball out of his hands. – 7:46 PM
Jalen Brunson off to a hot start, scoring 10 of the Knicks’ first 12 points and he’s attempted 4 FTs before the first media timeout.
They’re gonna have to start trapping and force the ball out of his hands. – 7:46 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Jalen Brunson tonight can become the first player with four straight 40-point games in the postseason since Michael Jordan in the 1993 NBA Finals.
“I mean, he’s been unstoppable in the playoffs,” Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said. – 6:54 PM
Jalen Brunson tonight can become the first player with four straight 40-point games in the postseason since Michael Jordan in the 1993 NBA Finals.
“I mean, he’s been unstoppable in the playoffs,” Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said. – 6:54 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Which tandem is the better bet to combine for at least 60 pts tonight?
Jalen Brunson + Pascal Siakam: +155
Nikola Jokić + Anthony Edwards: +100
Tune in to the @RotoWireNBA show tonight at 7p ET with @wha1en and @BaruthaAlex for more on tonight’s games! sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.twitter.com/zqDmnNC6Kn – 6:00 PM
Which tandem is the better bet to combine for at least 60 pts tonight?
Jalen Brunson + Pascal Siakam: +155
Nikola Jokić + Anthony Edwards: +100
Tune in to the @RotoWireNBA show tonight at 7p ET with @wha1en and @BaruthaAlex for more on tonight’s games! sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.twitter.com/zqDmnNC6Kn – 6:00 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
This Jalen Brunson x Nike billboard in NYC 🔥
(via @Grimlinsmom) pic.twitter.com/nayNs7nuDH – 3:47 PM
This Jalen Brunson x Nike billboard in NYC 🔥
(via @Grimlinsmom) pic.twitter.com/nayNs7nuDH – 3:47 PM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
The Eastern Conference semis tip off at MSG tonight with #NewYorkForever hosting #BoomBaby in Gm 1. Can the Pacers slow Jalen Brunson? Who must the Knicks get a handle on? I’ve got answers and top props to back in my latest for @sportingnews: sportingnews.com/us/betting/new… #NBAPlayoffs – 1:29 PM
The Eastern Conference semis tip off at MSG tonight with #NewYorkForever hosting #BoomBaby in Gm 1. Can the Pacers slow Jalen Brunson? Who must the Knicks get a handle on? I’ve got answers and top props to back in my latest for @sportingnews: sportingnews.com/us/betting/new… #NBAPlayoffs – 1:29 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
NBA picks, best bets for Knicks vs. Pacers, Nuggets vs. Wolves: Why Jalen Brunson could have quiet Game 1
(By @SamQuinnCBS)
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-p… – 9:52 AM
NBA picks, best bets for Knicks vs. Pacers, Nuggets vs. Wolves: Why Jalen Brunson could have quiet Game 1
(By @SamQuinnCBS)
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-p… – 9:52 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Knicks vs. Pacers: Jalen Brunson has put New York on his back, but how long can he carry this load?
(By @outsidethenba)
cbssports.com/nba/news/knick… – 9:41 AM
Knicks vs. Pacers: Jalen Brunson has put New York on his back, but how long can he carry this load?
(By @outsidethenba)
cbssports.com/nba/news/knick… – 9:41 AM
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StatMuse: Brunson last 4 playoff games: 43 PTS | 6 AST 41 PTS | 12 AST 40 PTS | 6 AST 47 PTS | 10 AST The first player with four straight 40-point playoff games since Michael Jordan. pic.twitter.com/vMyKMXcbPk -via Twitter @statmuse / May 6, 2024
Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton became fast friends as teammates last summer with Team USA, but that will get pushed aside when the two All-Star point guards clash in the Eastern Conference semifinals beginning Monday night at the Garden. “Great player. Didn’t really know him until — like, I knew of him, we met a couple of times — but we didn’t really become friends until last summer,” Brunson said Saturday. “Great guy, great family. He became one of my friends, obviously through that [experience at the FIBA World Cup], and I have all the respect in the world for him and the way he plays the game. He goes out there and plays the right way and does what he needs to do.” -via New York Post / May 5, 2024
Sam Amick: Per STATS: Anthony Edwards is the 10th player in NBA history to record 35 or more points in three straight road games in a single postseason. Players With 35+ Points in 3 Straight Road Playoff Games in a Single Postseason LeBron James (3x) Kevin Durant (2x) Kobe Bryant (2x) Jerry West (2x) Elgin Baylor (2x) Anthony Edwards Jalen Brunson Luka Doncic Bernard King Bob Pettit -via Twitter @sam_amick / May 4, 2024