New York Knicks need Jalen Brunson in the NBA Cup

The Point Guard of New York Knicks, Jalen Brunson, is the undisputed captain of the team.

The Knicks will need Brunson’s leadership when the team goes to the K.O. phase of the NBA Cup that starts against the Atlanta Hawks tomorrow.

ESPN author Kevin Pelton called Brunson one of four “decisive playmakers” for the rest of the tournament.

“Brunson achieved an average of 26.8 ppg in the group phase, an increase compared to 25.4 overall, although he only played 27 minutes in the last game in an overwhelming victory over the Magic. His 37 points at 12 out of 20 shots helped the Knicks to survive a surprise offensive. “” Brooklyn Nets would have reduced what would have affected their chances of promotion, “writes Pelton.

Brunson was the Maestro behind one of the best offensive of the NBA, and when he plays well, the Knicks usually have a chance for victory. Brunson is one of the best Point Guards in the league and his constant climb shows that he can continue the Knicks than last year in the tournament.

In 2023, the Knicks lost against the Milwaukee Bucks, one step before the semi -finals in Las Vegas. As one of two teams in the entire league that remained unbeaten, the Knicks were awarded a home game against the Hawks, who defeated the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers up to this point.

You can assume that the Knicks will hit the Hawks in front of a home crowd, but they are not an opponent to overlook. You have to have Brunson in top shape and lead his team to get a ticket to Las Vegas for the semi -finals on Saturday.

The encounter between the Hawks and the Knicks will take place tomorrow at 7 p.m. ET in the Madison Square Garden. The game can be viewed on TNT or streamed over the Max app.

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