On Wednesday night, the New York Knicks overcame a 121-130 loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Jalen Brunson made a strong comeback from a right foot injury and led the Knicks with 24 of his 29 points in the second half. This victory gave the Knicks a 2-0 lead in the series.
The game was played on the anniversary of Willis Reed’s iconic return during the 1970 NBA Finals, and Brunson’s performance ignited the Madison Square Garden crowd. After missing the entire second quarter while the Pacers took the lead, Brunson’s return at halftime was a game-changer for the Knicks.
Although Brunson didn’t reach the milestone of becoming the second player in NBA history to score 40 or more points in five straight playoff games, his efforts were crucial in helping the Knicks secure
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