Jalen Brunson posts 21 points in Game 1 but draws scrutiny for limited passing
sportsMay 20, 202631838
Jalen Brunson scored 21 points in the Knicks' Game 1 opener. He attacked the rim late, sparking an 18-1 run that cut the deficit to five with 3:30 remaining. Brunson also committed multiple turnovers and delivered few assists, drawing scrutiny for not creating enough scoring chances for teammates. That matters because the Knicks need him to balance scoring with playmaking or their offense could stall in the series despite his scoring bursts.
