After winning the exceptional 118-115 game 6 against the Philadelphia 76ers, New York Knicks gave an early elimination to the Sixers from the first round of NBA playoffs. After the impressive game, Knicks star player Jalen Brunson was asked during a post-game interview about his mentality during the playoffs. In response, he said that he already knew that it was going to be a grind.
“We knew it was going to be a grind, we just found ways to win…every situation is different and we just need to approach it with the same mentality.” Jalen Brunson said on maintaining the right mentality throughout the NBA playoffs.
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Brunson has taken his team to a great victory by playing dominantly
Brunson played a vital role in leading his team to victory against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 6 of the first round. He was able to score 41 points and provide 12 assists. In the game’s final seconds, Buddy Hield attempted a buzzer-beater, but it hit the backboard, and the 76ers’ chances were over. The combined efforts of Donte DiVincenzo and Brunson secured the win for the team. Brunson’s impressive performance in this series added to his already remarkable record of heroics as a Knick.
Due to his consistent performance, he is quickly becoming a fan favorite, and if he maintains this level of play, he could go down in history as one of the best players to have ever played for the home team.
Brunson has taken his team to a great victory by playing in a way that is different from the normal player. He relies on his skills and counterattack to score the ball at the level expected of an NBA top guard. In light of his teammate and fellow All-Star Julius Randle’s season-ending injury, Brunson has taken on a larger offensive role and has boosted his assists to help his teammates.
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