Knicks’ Game 1 report card: This was vintage Jalen Brunson
Jalen Brunson delivered a standout performance in the Knicks' 137-98 Game 1 victory over the 76ers, scoring 35 points on efficient shooting. He dominated early, particularly in pick-and-roll situations against Joel Embiid, and had a plus-27 rating in 31 minutes. Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 17 points in limited minutes due to foul trouble from defending Embiid.
- ▪Jalen Brunson scored 35 points on 12-for-18 shooting in 31 minutes.
- ▪Brunson was particularly effective in pick-and-roll plays against Joel Embiid.
- ▪Karl-Anthony Towns played only 20 minutes due to foul trouble but scored 17 points on 7-for-11 shooting.
- ▪The Knicks defeated the 76ers 137-98 in Game 1 at Madison Square Garden.
- ▪Brunson's performance earned him an A+ grade in the game report card.
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New York Knicks Knicks’ Game 1 report card: This was vintage Jalen Brunson By Stefan Bondy Published May 4, 2026, 11:14 p.m. ET Jalen Brunson is pictured during the Knicks' May 4 win. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Report card from the Knicks’ 137-98 Game 1 win over the 76ers on Monday night at the Garden: Jalen Brunson Hot early while dropping an efficient 27 points by halftime, feasting on Joel Embiid in the pick-and-roll. This will be a big series for Brunson so long as Embiid is in the game and the Sixers can’t find a way to hide their center on defense. Brunson finished with 35 points on 12-for-18 shooting. He was plus-27 in 31 minutes. Can’t expect better. 3 Jalen Brunson drives during the Knicks’ May 4 game against the 76ers.
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