Jalen Brunson Makes NBA History vs. Indiana Pacers
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson has been one of the very best players in this year’s NBA playoff run. The Knicks are currently two wins away from the Eastern Conference Finals, and Brunson is the biggest reason why, as his play has taken this team to a new level.
Continuing to break records with his play so far this postseason, Brunson recently made history against the Indiana Pacers, joining Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan as the only other player in NBA history with at least 285 points and 65 assist through 8 playoff games.
The only 2 players in NBA history to total 285+ PTS and 65+ AST through the first 8 games of a postseason:
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) May 9, 2024
Michael Jordan - 288 PTS, 65 AST in 1989
Jalen Brunson - 285 PTS, 65 AST in 2024 https://t.co/XHZ7Cc15ad
It is this combination of scoring and playmaking that makes Brunson so unique, because while he is certainly making it a point of emphasis to search for his own offense, the star guard also does a good job getting his teammates involved.
If it ends up being the Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, it should be one of the more exciting series this postseason. Two different teams, Boston and New York get it done in their own ways, and should give fans a good battle if it ends up playing out this way.
Many have been surprised by how good the Knicks have been this postseason, and it has been primarily the play of Brunson that has them at this level. How far the Knicks can take this run remains to be seen, but this is a group that looks motivated to go all the way.
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JOEY LINN
Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.