In the first game of the playoff series between the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers, Jalen Brunson, an All-Star guard for the Knicks, faced difficulties against the 76ers’ defense. Despite the Knicks’ victory, Brunson shot a disappointing 8-of-26 from the field, prompting Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau to note that Brunson had good shot opportunities that he needed to convert. Brunson’s struggles against the Sixers have been evident throughout the regular season as well, with a shooting percentage of just 40% from the field and 30% from three-point range in their four matchups. Sixers head coach Nick Nurse believes their success against Brunson is due to their ability to deploy multiple defenders, including Kelly Oubre Jr., Nicolas Batum, Kyle Lowry, and Tyrese Maxey, whose height and versatility pose challenges for the 6-foot-2 Brunson. Nurse indicated that the Sixers would continue to employ this strategy in subsequent games against Brunson.
Brunson’s Struggles Against Sixers Continue in Postseason
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