Author of 41 points, Jalen Brunson gave everything to allow the Knicks to snatch a Game 7, but in vain. On the Miami floor, the leader passed by Villanova nevertheless achieved a very high level performance in a knockout match for his franchise, with in addition an excellent marksmanship: 14/22 including 5/10 at 3-points . Problem: The other Knicks starters combined 5/32 shooting…
The heroic performance of the former Dallas was not enough, and it is the Heat that will play the conference final in the East. Jalen Brunson’s game, however, marked Heat coach Erik Spoelstra.
“How come this guy isn’t an All-Star or an All-NBA?” » the Florida coach was surprised. “He should be on one of those teams. I wish he was still in the West. You have to respect him as a competitor. He’s like a lot of our guys in the locker room, he’s got an iron will.”.
Loss of ball that is expensive
On the side of the principal concerned, it is obviously disappointment that dominates. Even this season remains overall successful for the player and the franchise, who confirmed that the marriage was ideal.
“I think we’ve done a lot of great things this season. We obviously wanted to keep playing… It hurts a bit, and it’s obviously a learning curve, but if you don’t win then you lose” relativized Jalen Brunson. “I’m really happy to be part of the Knicks, New York has been amazing and the fans have been amazing. This season has been a great experience for me and my family and I’m already excited for next year.”.
As the Heat marched to victory, Jalen Brunson went all out late in the game. He had notably caused a flagrant foul from Gabe Vincent before making his two free throws and then serving Josh Hart perfectly under the circle to suddenly reduce the gap to two points (92-90).
With less than 20 seconds remaining, New York therefore had possession to equalize or pass. Miami chose to double Jalen Brunson, but while trying to serve Julius Randle in the paint, the Knicks point guard saw his pass intercepted by Kyle Lowry. Jimmy Butler will then seal the meeting on the free throw line…
“We were trailing by two points, we had the ball… I should have given us a chance to go for a shot. A loss of ball at that time, it is unacceptable on my part “ soberly regretted Jalen Brunson.
| Jalen Brunson | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Crew | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2018-19 | LAD | 73 | 22 | 46.7 | 34.8 | 72.5 | 0.3 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 3.2 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 9.3 |
| 2019-20 | LAD | 57 | 18 | 46.6 | 35.8 | 81.3 | 0.4 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 8.2 |
| 2020-21 | LAD | 68 | 25 | 52.3 | 40.5 | 79.5 | 0.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 12.6 |
| 2021-22 | LAD | 79 | 32 | 50.2 | 37.3 | 84.0 | 0.5 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 16.3 |
| 2022-23 | NYK | 68 | 35 | 49.1 | 41.6 | 82.9 | 0.6 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 6.2 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 0.2 | 24.0 |
| Total | 345 | 27 | 49.3 | 38.6 | 81.2 | 0.5 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 4.2 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 14.3 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def= defensive rebound; Tot = Total bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; Points = Points.
