Jalen Brunson isn't afraid of the Knicks moment awaiting him in Game 5
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Jalen Brunson is leading the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals, coming off a standout 36-point performance in a record-setting Game 4 comeback against the Spurs, positioning the team for its first title in 53 years.
- Despite early struggles with efficiency and heavy defensive pressure, Brunson improved significantly in Game 4, becoming the first Knick to score 30 or more points in three NBA Finals games.
- Brunson emphasizes a mindset of resilience and preparation, crediting his confidence to hard work during unseen moments and a refusal to fear failure.
- The Knicks have relied on Brunson’s clutch performances throughout the Finals, with each game decided in the final minute, contrasting with their dominant wins earlier in the playoffs.
- Brunson, once considered an undersized and overpaid free agent, has become a beloved figure in New York, embodying leadership and readiness for the high-pressure moments of the Finals.