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The New York Knicks decimated the Milwaukee Bucks the other night, handing them their fourth straight loss.
During that game, Jalen Brunson was again electric, scoring 43 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists.
Many people were blown away by Brunson’s work in the game, including former Knicks star Stephon Marbury.
On Instagram, via New York Basketball, Marbury celebrated Brunson.
“Big chips are on the shoulder of a Giant! This is how getting ready for the playoffs looks. The Garden is going to be rocking, and the energy is going to be electric. i can’t wait!!!” he wrote with a picture of Brunson.
Stephon Marbury on IG: pic.twitter.com/LgRx05VD6J
— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) April 9, 2024
Brunson certainly does look like he’s ready for the playoffs, but he has looked that way all season long.
This year, the guard is averaging 28.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 6.7 assists.
He is the centerpiece of the Knicks and has excellently led the team in some very important ways.
Not only is he putting up the best numbers of his career and earning his first All-Star appearance, Brunson also looks and feels more comfortable on the court.
The Knicks made it into the playoffs last season too, but they didn’t go as far as they wanted.
It feels like they have much more potential this year.
The team is the fourth seed in the East right now but with only a few more wins, they could climb as high as the second seed in a matter of days.
That would be a huge accomplishment, but it would also raise expectations for Brunson and the rest of the team.
Brunson knows that everyone, from Marbury to millions of Knicks fans, is counting on him.
Is he ready to keep delivering into this pivotal postseason?
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