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In a battle between star level guards on Friday night time, Jalen Brunson got here out on high.
Brunson led the New York Knicks to a 123-98 blowout win over Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers, incomes a measure of revenge after final season’s Japanese Convention semifinals loss.
New York’s lead guard completed with 26 factors, 5 rebounds and 5 assists whereas capturing 10-19 from the sphere and connecting on three of his 5 makes an attempt from behind the arc.
ESPN @espn
JALEN BRUNSON FIRED UP 😤 pic.twitter.com/7J96PuHsoD
The Knicks held a one-point benefit on the finish of the primary quarter and so they have been in a position to lengthen their lead with a 21-8 run earlier than halftime.
It was a balanced scoring effort from New York, as all 5 starters scored not less than 14 factors. Karl-Anthony Cities completed with 21 factors and 15 rebounds, whereas Mikal Bridges dropped 21 factors and 5 assists whereas capturing 66.7 p.c from the sphere.
Followers have been impressed with the Knicks’ efficiency.
Legion Hoops @LegionHoops
Knicks Massive 4 of their residence debut tonight:
Brunson – 26 PTS, 5 AST, 10/19 FG
Bridges – 21 PTS, 5 AST, 8/12 FG
KAT – 21 PTS, 15 REB, 2/2 3P
Hart – 20 PTS, 10 REB, 8/15 FG
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
As anticipated Massive Physique Brunson and the Knicks are STOMPING these individuals OUT.
BrunsonMuse @BrunsonMuse
AT THE HALF:
Jalen — KAT —
12 PTS 12 PTS
5 AST 4 REB
3 REB 2/2 3PMKNICKS UP 16. pic.twitter.com/DvnuGs3AAi
James L. Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Again-to-back 3s from Bridges and Brunson adopted by a Bridges transition dunk. Knicks up 30. pic.twitter.com/vQ7ABI4Ryy
Iron Mike @EILoboBlanco
Knicks efficiency bringing a tear to my eye. pic.twitter.com/Lom3EVtiN9
Tommy Dee @ThomasCDee
Championship-caliber response #Knicks
It was a quiet night time for Haliburton, who was held scoreless in 26 minutes on the ground. He missed all eight of his shot makes an attempt, which included seven threes. Haliburton additionally recorded 5 assists.
StatMuse @statmuse
Hali’s capturing in his first two video games:
8-26 FG
1-16 3PTough. pic.twitter.com/agYu2Vj7Ha
Stefan Bondy @SbondyNBA
Tyrese Haliburton is 0-for-8 with zero factors at MSG since carrying this hoodie. pic.twitter.com/3HMDsthW5S
Indiana Pacers UK @PacersUK
Who stole Haliburton’s expertise? 😢 pic.twitter.com/W1bB2RJgdq
Jeff Eisenband @JeffEisenband
Tyrese Haliburton tonight. That is robust. pic.twitter.com/naqCR2urwq
Alex Golden @AlexGoldenNBA
Tyrese Haliburton wants to seek out this model of himself once more… pic.twitter.com/H6yln6ztne
The Strickland @TheStrickland
Tyrese Haliburton tonight 🔥 pic.twitter.com/mhxPqNzoOR
After a disappointing 23-point loss to the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, the Knicks bounced again to enhance to 1-1.
