Jalen Brunson has put together one of the most incredible individual seasons in Knicks history. As New York faces a win-or-go-home situation, his next act must be his best.
After dropping Game 6 in Indiana, the injury-riddled Knicks return to Madison Square Garden for a decisive Game 7 against their rival Pacers. With a win, the Knicks will advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000. A loss and New York will spend the offseason agonizing over "what if?"
Brunson's heroics have lifted the Knicks throughout the postseason. He's turned in five different 40-point games and fully embraced being a New Yorker and the savior of the Knicks franchise.
As Brunson gears up for his first Game 7 in a Knicks uniform, look back at how he's fared in Game 7s in his career.
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Jalen Brunson Game 7 history
Brunson has played in two Game 7s in his career, both as a member of the Mavericks. His record in Game 7s is 1-1.
2021 Western Conference First Round: Clippers 126, Mavericks 111
Brunson stats: 2 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assists in 10 minutes
In Brunson's third season, the Mavericks raced out to a 2-0 series lead over the Clippers before being pushed to the limit in Game 7. The decisive game didn't go so well for the Mavs, who entered the half facing an eight-point deficit that they could never overcome.
Brunson was not close to the player he is today, as evidenced by his minutes and scoring output. Luka Doncic led Dallas with 46 points while Brunson came off the bench to score two of the team's six bench points.
2022 Western Conference Semifinals: Mavericks 123, Suns 90
Brunson stats: 24 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists in 30 minutes
What a difference a year makes.
During the 2022 playoffs, Brunson signaled his arrival as a big-time postseason performer while Doncic nursed a calf injury. In one of the more lopsided Game 7s in league history, Brunson scored an efficient 24 points and was a plus-22 in the box score.
Dallas guard trio of Brunson, Doncic and Spencer Dinwiddie nearly outscored the Suns as they combined for 89 of their team's 123 points.
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Jalen Brunson Game 7 stats
Brunson's 2021 performance slightly skewed his Game 7 stats. His performance in 2024 will likely boost his numbers.
- 13.0 points per game
- 5.0 rebounds per game
- 1.5 assists per game
- 54.5 percent field goal shooting
- 50.0 percent 3-point shooting
Jalen Brunson 2024 NBA Playoffs stats
- 33.7 points per game
- 3.6 rebounds per game
- 7.3 assists per game
- 0.8 steals per game
- 44.9 percent field goal shooting
- 30.9 percent 3-point shooting
- 77.4 percent free throw shooting
When is Game 7 of Knicks vs. Pacers?
- Date: Sunday, May 19
The Knicks and Pacers will battle in Game 7 on Sunday, May 19. The game will be played at New York's Madison Square Garden.
The Knicks went 27-14 at home in the regular season. The Pacers posted a 21-20 road record.