Jalen Brunson Stats Tonight: How did Knicks superstar fare against Detroit Pistons? (Apr. 21) | 2025 NBA Playoffs, Game 2
Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks hosted the Detroit Pistons in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series on Monday. After helping the Knicks to a come-from-behind 123-112 win on Saturday, Brunson looked to push his team to a 2-0 series lead.
The lefty guard, who had 34 points in Game 1, struggled early on, only making his first basket at 7:58 in the first quarter with a floater. He finished the quarter with four points and two assists, helping the Knicks stay within touching distance of the Pistons (25-18).
The All-Star guard had a more productive stretch in the second quarter, helping his team cut the deficit to 55-49 at halftime. Brunson went 4-for-7, including 3-for-4 from deep, to carry the Knicks.
Jalen Brunson lost his one-on-one duel with Pistons All-Star Cade Cunningham in the third quarter. Brunson went 2-for-8, including 0-for-3 from behind the arc. Cunningham's nine points kept the visiting team in the driver's seat. The Knicks fell behind 20-18 in the period and trailed 75-67 entering the fourth quarter.
Brunson was more productive in the last 12 minutes but also missed some crucial shots. He muffed a 24-footer that would have cut Detroit's lead to 98-97 with 6.0 seconds remaining. Brunson's final attempt, another pull-up 3-pointer, barely grazed the rim as the Knicks fell to a 100-94 loss.
Jalen Brunson records second 30-point game against the Detroit Pistons
Jalen Brunson has laid to rest concerns about an injured ankle that forced him to miss multiple games late in the season. The lefty guard has dropped 34 and 37 points in two games against the Pistons.
He was 12-for-27 in the Game 2 loss. Brunson is averaging 35.5 points per game on 44.4% efficiency, including 35.3% from deep in the playoffs. Despite his impressive numbers, the Knicks will head to Detroit for Games 3 and 4 with the series tied at 1-1.