Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks against the Detroit Pistons on Monday, scoring 31 points on 12-of-24 shooting. He also dished out 11 assists and played for 39 minutes. Despite his strong performance, the Knicks lost 124-119.
What It Means
Brunson’s game against the Pistons marked his second consecutive game with at least 30 points and a double-double. This season, he is averaging 25.5 points per game, placing him fourth in the league and second among point guards. Brunson has been consistent with his assists as well, averaging 7.5 per game, which ranks him sixth in the league and fifth at his position. His ability to lead in both scoring and assists highlights his importance to the Knicks’ offense.
