NBA Recognizes Jalen Brunson Milestone Before NBA Finals Game 2
Summary
Jalen Brunson scored 30 points to help the New York Knicks win Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. He has the most playoff clutch points since 2023, making him a key player in important moments.Key Facts
- Brunson scored 30 points in Game 1, with 13 points in the fourth quarter.
- The Knicks won the game 105-95 at San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center.
- Brunson has 144 playoff clutch points since 2023, the highest among all players.
- The next closest player in clutch points is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 84.
- Other top clutch scorers include Nikola Jokic, Jayson Tatum, James Harden, and Jimmy Butler.
- Knicks coach Mike Brown praised Brunson for performing well in crucial moments.
- Brunson is averaging 27.1 points and 6.3 assists per game in the 2026 playoffs.
- Game 2 of the NBA Finals will start at 8:30 p.m. ET on Friday.
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