Knicks finally get the vintage Jalen Brunson performance they needed
Jalen Brunson delivered a standout performance for the New York Knicks, scoring 39 points in their decisive Game 5 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. After struggling in the earlier games of the series, Brunson showcased his skills, particularly in the fourth quarter. This win positions the Knicks favorably as they advance in the playoffs.
- ▪Jalen Brunson scored a game-high 39 points in Game 5 against the Hawks.
- ▪The Knicks won the game 126-97 at Madison Square Garden.
- ▪Brunson had been underperforming in the series prior to this game.
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New York Knicks Stefan Bondy Knicks finally get the vintage Jalen Brunson performance they needed By Stefan Bondy Published April 29, 2026, 1:06 a.m. ET Jalen Brunson, who scored a game-high 39 points, celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer during the Knicks' 126-97 Game 5 blowout win over the Hawks on April 28, 2026 at Madison Square Garden. Jason Szenes for New York Post For much of this series, Jalen Brunson was bullied and missing. You wondered about potential pain hampering his explosiveness, or maybe it was the banged knee sustained in Atlanta, or maybe it was just Dyson Daniels imposing his strength and size on a small point guard. Brunson was, at best, average through four games. And that’s not what we’ve come to expect from Captain Clutch in late April.
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