Knicks' Jalen Brunson Scores 43 in Win vs. Giannis, Bucks; Gets Love from NBA Fans | News, Scores, H
Patrick McDermott/Getty ImagesJalen Brunson was feeling it Sunday night.
The New York Knicks star had 43 points in a 122-109 win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, notching his 32nd 30-point game and his ninth 40-point game of the season.
Behind Brunson's hot hand, the Knicks erased an 11-point halftime deficit to come back and pick up a big win over a Finals contender.
After the game, fans hyped Brunson for another huge game in his MVP-caliber season.
NBA @NBAJalen Brunson is cooking in the 3rd quarter 🔥<br><br>14 of his 37 PTS is in the 3rd!<br><br>NYK-MIL | Live on NBA TV<br>📲 <a href="https://t.co/DBZnP6SMDo">https://t.co/DBZnP6SMDo</a> <a href="https://t.co/4BZPDThywV">pic.twitter.com/4BZPDThywV</a>
Stefan Bondy @SbondyNBAAt this point it's fair to say Jalen Brunson is the best scorer among players 6-1 and under since Allen Iverson.
Keerthika Uthayakumar @keerthikauJalen Brunson has his 32nd 30-point game of the season, the most in a single-season by a Knicks player since Patrick Ewing in 1989-90.
Knicks Nation @KnicksNationYour daily reminder that Jalen Brunson is amazing.
Rit Holtzman @BenRitholtzNBAIt's almost incomprehensible that this team is asking ALL OF THIS of Jalen Brunson, and that he's actually delivered.<br><br>Like, if he doesn't get off to a hot start there just aren't any other answers. He's every single thing for this offense.
Sean Little @ChicagoFlowWhat an unbelievable year from Jalen Brunson. Usage pushing 36% without Randle on floor, still efficient as ever. <br><br>Recently, nightly pts prop anywhere from 29.5 to 31.5 & if you're fading your pockets are hurting. Guys incredible.
KnicksMuse @KnicksMuseJalen Brunson now has more 40-point games in a season than Carmelo Anthony ever had in NY. <a href="https://t.co/4gmpeZNjBX">pic.twitter.com/4gmpeZNjBX</a>
Steve Popper @StevePopperBrunson up to 41 -- that's his 9th 40-plus game this season. Bernard King holds the franchise record with 13 games of at least 40 in a season. (Brunson had at least 38 3 other times)
Kris Pursiainen @krispursiainenDown 11 at the half.<br><br>Up by 12.<br><br>Brunson with 41.
Ronnie Fieg @RonnieFiegBrunson is the best Knick since????
Wizely 🫥🌙 @WizelycookIt feels like brunson drops 40 every other game
BrunsonMuse @BrunsonMuseMost 40-point games this season: <br><br>13 — Luka Doncic <br> 9 — Jalen Brunson <br> 9 — Joel Embiid <br> 8 — Giannis Antetokounmpo <br><br>MVP territory. <a href="https://t.co/30HXBnRRtV">pic.twitter.com/30HXBnRRtV</a>
Keerthika Uthayakumar @keerthikauFun fact: Jalen Brunson has four 30-point games against Milwaukee this season, the most by any player against the Bucks since Allen Iverson in 2004-05.
Brunson is having the best season of his career by far and proving himself as a star in the league. He's averaging a career-high 28 points and 6.7 assists per game, leading New York with Julius Randle out for the season. Sunday's game marked his third straight game with 30+ points and he's reached that number in four of the last five games, including a 61-point game during the stretch.
With the win, the Knicks improved to 46-32 on the year and currently sit in fourth place in the Eastern Conference. New York is just a game back from the Bucks, who hold the No. 2 seed, and the Knicks are looking for a late surge to improve their seeding before the playoffs.
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