Jalen Brunson Made NBA History In Pacers-Knicks Game 1

Jalen Brunson made NBA history in Game 1.

Apr 22, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) reacts after a / Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

On Monday evening, the New York Knicks hosted the Indiana Pacers for Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.

The Knicks won by a score of 121-117, and Jalen Brunson led the way with 43 points, six rebounds, six assists and one block while shooting 14/26 from the field and 1/4 from the three-point range in 44 mintues of playing time.

He has been on a roll over his last four games and made NBA history during Monday's victory.

Via NBA History: "Players who have scored 40+ points in 4 straight playoff games:

Jerry West
Michael Jordan
Bernard King
Jalen Brunson"

Players who have scored 40+ points in 4 straight playoff games:

Jerry West
Michael Jordan
Bernard King
Jalen Brunson https://t.co/ue2rzid80k

— NBA History (@NBAHistory) May 7, 2024

Brunson had the best regular season of his career with averages of 28.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 6.7 assists per contest while shooting 47.9% from the field and 40.1% from the three-point range in 77 games.

The Knicks are the second seed in the Eastern Conference and had a 50-32 record.

They are in the NBA playoffs for the second straight season, and defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round (in six games).

Made plays in big moments 💪

Brunson 43 PTS | 6 REB | 6 AST
Donte 25 PTS | 2 BLK
Hart 24 PTS | 13 REB | 8 AST
OG 13 PTS | 9 REB
Hartenstein 13 PTS | 6 REB pic.twitter.com/fnEndLxFcP

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 7, 2024