Jalen Brunson led the way for his New York Knicks on Thursday night, shooting a remarkable game-winning three-pointer and scoring a ton of points along the way to victory.
According to Jacob Kaye, Brunson now has four career playoff games with 40+ points, 7+ assists, and 45 percent or more shooting from the floor.
Brunson is tied with Magic Johnson, Allen Iverson, and Steph Curry for the sixth-most in NBA history.
Jalen Brunson now has 4 career playoff games with 40+ points, 7+ assists, and 45%+ shooting.
Brunson is now tied with Magic Johnson, Allen Iverson, and Stephen Curry for the 6th most in NBA history
— Jacob Kaye (@JacobKaye_) May 2, 2025
Brunson is quickly making a name for himself as someone to be greatly feared in both the regular season and the playoffs.
Some NBA stars don’t have what it takes to remain powerful during the postseason, but Brunson has shown that he isn’t afraid of the bright lights and intense pressure that come at this time of year.
The days when people questioned his leadership abilities in New York feel like long ago, and Brunson is firmly in control of his team.
However, some fans are still nervous that the Knicks won’t have what it takes to go all the way.
They worry that this year will mimic the last and the team will be bogged down with injuries as the playoffs go on.
Head coach Tom Thibodeau has been pushing his team hard all year long, and that means injuries could always be lurking around the corner.
Just last year, for example, Brunson was injured as his team pushed through the postseason and attempted to make the Finals.
If Brunson can stay healthy, however, there is every reason to believe he will keep posting numbers like this.
What will that mean for his Knicks and, more importantly, what will it mean for the Boston Celtics, who will face New York in the second round?
How many more 40+ point games are on the horizon?
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