Despite Jalen Brunson’s struggles, the New York Knicks hold a commanding 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Brunson’s shooting woes continued in Monday night’s 104-101 Game 2 victory, as he missed 21 of 29 shots from the field. However, the All-Star guard hit a fortuitous 3-pointer with 27.1 seconds remaining, pulling the Knicks within two points. This set up Donte DiVincenzo’s game-winning trey just seconds later.
Josh Hart (21 points, 15 rebounds) and DiVincenzo played key roles for the Knicks, who have shown remarkable resilience in Brunson’s absence. The team is focused on winning, regardless of individual performances.
While Brunson acknowledged the tough defense he has faced from Kelly Oubre Jr. and Nicolas Batum, he vowed to improve his play as the series shifts to Philadelphia for Game 3 on Thursday.
