Jalen Brunson watched Joel Embiid score 50 points against the New York Knicks in Game 3 and said, “Now watch me cook, too.”
The star point guard was active in Game 4 between the teams in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoff series, setting Knicks playoff records with 47 points and 10 assists in the team's 97-92 victory. .
Joel Embiid finished with 27 points, 10 boards, six assists, and two blocks, but faltered late in the second half as Sixers head coach Nick Nurse chose not to rest him for the final 24 minutes. Ta. For the Knicks, Tyrese Maxey had 23 points and 6 points, and OG Anunoby had a double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds.
But this is Brunson's show, and fans and experts alike were surprised by his performance Sunday.
Brunson's performance was all the more impressive considering he limped off at one point in the game with what appeared to be a knee injury and left the game early in the fourth quarter. However, he returned and continued to pace New York's offense.
Josh Hart (four points, 0-of-7 from the field) and Donte DiVincenzo (eight points, 3-of-11 from the field) struggled offensively, and Bojan Bogdanovic played just one minute. On the night, the Knicks needed every last point. Before I injured my ankle.
A lot will be discussed in the aftermath of this game, including the decision not to rest Embiid in the Sixers' biggest storyline. Philadelphia's inability to keep New York off the offensive glass (15 offensive rebounds) was also a big factor, as was their only six points off the bench.
Officiating has been a point of contention for both teams, and the Knicks are currently on the brink of eliminating the Sixers with three chances left and Game 5 on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.
But the Knicks are in this position first and foremost because of Brunson's talent. He led his team to victory on Sunday.
