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Jalen Brunson Made New York Knicks History Against Kings

Originally posted on Fastbreak on FanNation
By Ben Stinar | Last updated 3/17/24

On Saturday evening, the New York Knicks faced off against the Sacramento Kings in California.

The game was close, but the Knicks were able to pull away in the fourth quarter and win by a score of 98-91.

️LET'S GO KNICKS pic.twitter.com/79nK3ES7Gv
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 17, 2024

All-Star point guard Jalen Brunson was sensational and finished with 42 points, four rebounds, two assists, four steals and one block while shooting 17/28 from the field and 5/10 from the three-point range in 36 minutes of playing time.

He also made Knicks history.

Via New York Knicks PR: "Jalen Brunson recorded 40+ points in consecutive games tonight, marking the first time a Knick has recorded 40+ points in back-to-back games since Carmelo Anthony (2014). Brunson is also the fourth Knick in franchise history to record 40+ points in consecutive games."

Jalen Brunson recorded 40+ points in consecutive games tonight, marking the first time a Knick has recorded 40+ points in back-to-back games since Carmelo Anthony (2014). Brunson is also the fourth Knick in franchise history to record 40+ points in consecutive games.
— NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) March 17, 2024

Brunson is having a sensational season with averages of 27.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 47.8% from the field and 40.2% from the three-point range in 62 games.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on FanNation and was syndicated with permission.

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