Jalen Brunson breaks out with 39 points, with some credit for Towns and even some for mom
Jalen Brunson scored 39 points to lead the New York Knicks to a 126-97 win over the Atlanta Hawks, giving them a 3-2 series lead. He credited his team's overall performance rather than his individual play, while coach Mike Brown humorously attributed Brunson's composure to his mother. Karl-Anthony Towns' increased playmaking has also been a factor in the Knicks' recent offensive flow. Brunson's performance included a dominant 17-point fourth quarter on efficient shooting.
- ▪Jalen Brunson scored 39 points, leading the Knicks to a 126-97 victory over the Hawks in Game 5.
- ▪Brunson shot 5 for 6 in the fourth quarter, including both of his 3-point attempts, in just 8.5 minutes.
- ▪Coach Mike Brown joked that Brunson’s calm demeanor comes from his mother’s patience and intelligence.
- ▪Karl-Anthony Towns recorded six assists in Game 5 after tallying 10 in Game 4, where he notched his first playoff triple-double.
- ▪The Knicks have increasingly involved Towns in playmaking, potentially helping to create more space for Brunson.
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