Jalen Brunson made a remarkable comeback from a right foot injury, scoring 24 of his 29 points in the second half to lead the New York Knicks to a 130-121 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. This win gave the Knicks a commanding 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
On the anniversary of Willis Reed’s iconic return during the 1970 NBA Finals, Brunson’s performance ignited the Madison Square Garden crowd. After missing the entire second quarter while the Pacers took the lead, Brunson’s return at halftime was a game-changer for the Knicks.
Although Brunson didn’t reach the milestone of becoming the second player in NBA history to score 40 or more points in five straight playoff games, his efforts were crucial in helping the Knicks secure
