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Jalen Brunson filled the stat sheet for the Knicks Saturday night, grabbing three rebounds, dishing out six assists, and scoring 20 points (6-12 FG, 0-1 3PT, 8-9 FT) in a 108-106 win over the Rockets.
Fantasy Impact
Brunson continues an impactful stretch on both ends of the floor, grabbing three or more rebounds, dishing out six or more assists, and scoring 20 or more points in each of his last two games. The guard remains the catalyst of a versatile New York starting five on a nightly basis, averaging 27.0 points and 6.1 assists per game while carrying a usage rate of 30.1% so far this season.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points (12-20 FG, 3-7 3PT, 6-6 FT) to go along with six rebounds, eight assists and two steals in the Knicks 126-111 loss against the Pistons.
Fantasy Impact
The lone knock on Brunson were the six turnovers he committed, but he was the lone player to show up for the Knicks for most of the night. He didn't miss a step in the first game back from the All-Star break despite the loss.
Brunson recorded his second 40-point performance in four games and fourth of the season, finishing Tuesday's overtime loss to the Pacers with 40 points, five rebounds, eight assists, one steal and four three-pointers. He shot 15-of-31 from the field and 6-of-8 from the line, going 4-of-14 from beyond the arc.
Fantasy Impact
The three-point shooting dragged down his overall field goal percentage despite the 40-point output. New York couldn't close out the game in regulation and fell in the extra period. The Knicks visit the 76ers on Wednesday in their final game before the All-Star break.
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks offense Sunday, dropping 31 points (12-21 FG, 4-8 3PT, 3-3 FT) while also dishing out eight assists and grabbing three rebounds in a 111-89 win over the Celtics.
Fantasy Impact
Brunson continues an impactful stretch on the offensive end of the floor, dishing out four or more assists and scoring 12 or more points in each of his last five games. The guard continues to reward fantasy managers with explosive offensive output while providing head coach Mike Brown with an impactful catalyst in the New York starting five on a nightly basis, averaging 27.1 points and 6.1 assists per game while carrying a 30.4% usage rate so far this season.
Jalen Brunson scored 42 points (14-27 FG, 5-12 3PT, 9-11 FT) to go along with eight rebounds, nine assists and two steals in the Knicks 134-127 win over the Nuggets.
Fantasy Impact
As he always does in close games, Brunson came through with some big shots late. He also flirted with a triple-double in the double overtime win.