Knicks' Jalen Brunson Joins NBA Legends With Ten 30-Point Playoff Games

Jalen Brunson has solidified his place among NBA legends with a stellar performance in the New York Knicks' 111-94 Game 5 victory over the Indiana Pacers, scoring 32 points and recording five assists, marking his 10th game this postseason with at least 30 points and five assists. This achievement places him alongside Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the only players in NBA history to reach this milestone in a single playoff run. Brunson and teammate Karl-Anthony Towns have also matched a feat last seen from Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal in 2002 by each scoring 20 or more points in the first five games of a conference finals. Throughout the playoffs, Brunson has averaged 30.1 points and 7.0 assists per game, demonstrating consistency and leadership in keeping the Knicks' championship hopes alive. Towns contributed significantly in Game 5 with 24 points and 14 rebounds, while the Knicks' defense limited the Pacers' offense effectively. The Knicks will look to continue their comeback as they head to Indiana for Game 6, with the potential to close the series at home in Game 7.