Jalen Brunson had 15 factors and 6 assists in his return because the New York Knicks beat the Phoenix Suns 112-98 on Sunday.
“Could possibly be higher, could possibly be worse. Undoubtedly a number of room for enchancment on my finish,” stated Brunson, who missed nearly a month with a sprained ankle.
Brunson shot simply 3-of-9 from the sector and performed 34 minutes.
OG Anunoby completed the sport with 32 factors. Anunoby averaged nearly 24 factors per sport in Brunson’s absence, with Tom Thibodeau saying that the ahead is not going to change his type with Brunson again within the lineup.
Thibodeau added that Brunson bought extra snug as the sport progressed.
“Often what occurs when a participant comes again is he must get a really feel, and normally there is a play or two the place he’ll be examined just a little bit. After which as soon as he realizes he is good, he takes off,” stated Thibodeau. “I believed within the second half, there was a unique gear to him.”
