Summary
Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks ended the 2025-26 NBA regular season with a strong 53-29 record. Brunson achieved a franchise milestone by averaging over 25 points per game for the third straight season, leading the Knicks as they prepare to face the Atlanta Hawks in the playoffs.
Key Facts
- The Knicks finished third in the Eastern Conference with a 53-29 record.
- The Knicks will play the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the playoffs, starting Saturday at Madison Square Garden.
- Jalen Brunson was selected as an NBA All-Star for the third consecutive year.
- Brunson averaged 26 points per game this season, marking his third straight season over 25 points.
- He is only the third Knicks player to average 25+ points in three consecutive seasons, joining Bob McAdoo and Carmelo Anthony.
- Brunson expressed confidence in his team's readiness for the playoffs but kept details about their preparation private.
- The Knicks-Hawks playoff series Game 1 starts at 6 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday.
