In the New York duel between the Knicks and the Nets, Jalen Brunson comes out on top with an XXL and very clean performance to grab all the quarters of the Big Apple.
The stars have deserted Big Apple but leave the field open to a player in constant progression. the insatiable Jalen Brunson once again gratified the Madison Square Garden audience with a very interesting and effective performance. 40 points, 15/21 on shots including 6/9 from afar, 5 assists and above all no stray ball in 35 minutes of play. Mr. Clean ended up finding hair. Brunson was decisive, especially in the third quarter to make the difference against the eye-catching Nets so far.
Long shots, penetrations, mid-range, bindings, everything is there for the former Maverick who proves match after match that he has the shoulders to carry the Knicks after his 38 units against Utah two before. It is the third time that he has passed the 40-point mark, third time in 2023.
