On Tuesday night, the New York Knicks played the Cleveland Cavaliers for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals (at Madison Square Garden).
The Knicks won by a score of 115-104 (in overtime).
Jalen Brunson finished with 38 points, five rebounds, six assists and three steals while shooting 15/29 from the field and 1/6 from three-point range in 46 minutes.
Magic Johnson Makes Bold Jalen Brunson Statement
After the game, NBA legend Magic Johnson made a post about Brunson.
He wrote: “Jalen Brunson’s performance tonight proved, once again, that he has the talent to lead the Knicks to a NBA Championship!”
GettyJalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks dribbles against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter of a game in Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 2026 in New York City.
The Knicks had been down by 22, won the fourth quarter (and overtime) by 25.
Johnson added: “The Knicks were down 22 points against the Cavaliers when Jalen Brunson decided to take over and put the Knicks on his back!! He scored 17 of his 38 points in the 4th quarter to lead the the Knicks to a win 115-104 in OT. There’s no way the Cavaliers should’ve lost this game. It’s going to be hard to recover from this loss and win the Series.”
Brunson’s Background
GettyJalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks dribbles against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the third quarter in Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 2026 in New York City.
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