Jalen Brunson led the Knicks to victory against the Hawks on Monday, putting up 34 points on 12-of-18 shooting. Brunson hit three three-pointers and added six assists in his 38 minutes on the court. The Knicks won 119-110.
What It Means
Brunson’s 34-point game against the Hawks marks his second consecutive game scoring over 30 points this season. He has been a consistent scorer for the Knicks, averaging 26 points per game, which ranks him fourth in the league and first on his team. In addition to scoring, he is also contributing with an average of 7.4 assists per game, placing him eighth in the league for assists. This performance continues his trend of leading games in scoring, as he has done so in about one-third of his games this season.
