OG Anunoby says Jalen Brunson should be MVP
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
MOST POINTS VS. BOSTON
(30 minutes or less)
41 – Richie Guerin, St. Louis, Feb. 3, 1967
39 – Paul Westphal, Phoenix, Mar. 4, 1979
39 – Jalen Brunson, New York, Apr. 11, 2024 – 11:37 PM
MOST POINTS VS. BOSTON
(30 minutes or less)
41 – Richie Guerin, St. Louis, Feb. 3, 1967
39 – Paul Westphal, Phoenix, Mar. 4, 1979
39 – Jalen Brunson, New York, Apr. 11, 2024 – 11:37 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Cab driver right now, unprovoked:
Jalen Brunson, that guy? He’s better than Jayson Tatum – 11:08 PM
Cab driver right now, unprovoked:
Jalen Brunson, that guy? He’s better than Jayson Tatum – 11:08 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Jalen Brunson mostly attributed the #Knicks win to hitting shots. On key to beating #Celtics, he said it’s not about playing perfect, but capitalizing on the slim number of mistakes Boston makes pic.twitter.com/IVe7XChzCr – 10:24 PM
Jalen Brunson mostly attributed the #Knicks win to hitting shots. On key to beating #Celtics, he said it’s not about playing perfect, but capitalizing on the slim number of mistakes Boston makes pic.twitter.com/IVe7XChzCr – 10:24 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Jalen Brunson is making a late MVP run 👀 pic.twitter.com/PEhD02x00K – 9:58 PM
Jalen Brunson is making a late MVP run 👀 pic.twitter.com/PEhD02x00K – 9:58 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Thibs calls a timeout after the Celtics cut the Knicks lead down to just 24.
It’s time for Jalen Brunson to get his 40. – 9:24 PM
Thibs calls a timeout after the Celtics cut the Knicks lead down to just 24.
It’s time for Jalen Brunson to get his 40. – 9:24 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Entering with back-to-back 40 point games, Jalen Brunson has 39 through 3 quarters tonight.
He’s going to be first team all-NBA.
I said it a month ago…you can book it now. – 9:17 PM
Entering with back-to-back 40 point games, Jalen Brunson has 39 through 3 quarters tonight.
He’s going to be first team all-NBA.
I said it a month ago…you can book it now. – 9:17 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Do you play Jalen Brunson up 31 on Boston so he can get one more basket for 40 points? I say yes. – 9:15 PM
Do you play Jalen Brunson up 31 on Boston so he can get one more basket for 40 points? I say yes. – 9:15 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Jalen Brunson getting loud MVP chants at TD Garden, drowned out by Celtics fans boos. – 9:13 PM
Jalen Brunson getting loud MVP chants at TD Garden, drowned out by Celtics fans boos. – 9:13 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Jalen Brunson could be going for the record. He has 38 points through 3 quarters. If he gets 40, it’ll be his 11th 40-ball of the season. The record is 13, held by Bernard King. – 9:12 PM
Jalen Brunson could be going for the record. He has 38 points through 3 quarters. If he gets 40, it’ll be his 11th 40-ball of the season. The record is 13, held by Bernard King. – 9:12 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
38 points in 28 minutes for Jalen Brunson. The #Celtics just can’t guard him. – 9:11 PM
38 points in 28 minutes for Jalen Brunson. The #Celtics just can’t guard him. – 9:11 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Not sure how many point guards I’d take on Team USA over Jalen Brunson for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
But after Steph Curry, the list is not long at all. – 9:06 PM
Not sure how many point guards I’d take on Team USA over Jalen Brunson for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
But after Steph Curry, the list is not long at all. – 9:06 PM
Abby Chin @tvabby
Jalen Brunson getting treatment on his left wrist after taking the charge from JB. Brunson staying in the game. pic.twitter.com/gwXf1Fhq0R – 8:57 PM
Jalen Brunson getting treatment on his left wrist after taking the charge from JB. Brunson staying in the game. pic.twitter.com/gwXf1Fhq0R – 8:57 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
the celtics just kind of doubled jalen brunson. cannot remember the last time they blitzed or doubled anyone out on the perimeter like that. it was a garbage double, but it did happen – 8:54 PM
the celtics just kind of doubled jalen brunson. cannot remember the last time they blitzed or doubled anyone out on the perimeter like that. it was a garbage double, but it did happen – 8:54 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
For those wondering — even though the Knicks are playing Boston for a fifth time, this is the first time that they’ve played them with Anunoby. – 8:45 PM
For those wondering — even though the Knicks are playing Boston for a fifth time, this is the first time that they’ve played them with Anunoby. – 8:45 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Knicks 17-0 run in the second quarter has them in command over Boston 😮💨
Jalen Brunson: 18 PTS, 4 AST pic.twitter.com/YfXNi5gHWI – 8:35 PM
Knicks 17-0 run in the second quarter has them in command over Boston 😮💨
Jalen Brunson: 18 PTS, 4 AST pic.twitter.com/YfXNi5gHWI – 8:35 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Knicks 17-0 run in the second quarter has them in command over Boston 😮💨
Jalen Brunson: 18 PTS, 5 AST pic.twitter.com/w6JWmCB4k7 – 8:35 PM
Knicks 17-0 run in the second quarter has them in command over Boston 😮💨
Jalen Brunson: 18 PTS, 5 AST pic.twitter.com/w6JWmCB4k7 – 8:35 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
The Knicks fans in the building keep chanting MVP for Jalen Brunson, which quickly gets drowned out by boos. Some people can’t handle the truth… – 8:24 PM
The Knicks fans in the building keep chanting MVP for Jalen Brunson, which quickly gets drowned out by boos. Some people can’t handle the truth… – 8:24 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Knicks at Celtics – TD Garden – April 11, 2024 – Starters
Boston – Holiday, White, Brown, Tatum, Porzingis
New York – Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, Isaiah Hartenstein
OUT – Boston: Brissett New York: Julius Randle pic.twitter.com/EAGZLnZbrm – 7:03 PM
Knicks at Celtics – TD Garden – April 11, 2024 – Starters
Boston – Holiday, White, Brown, Tatum, Porzingis
New York – Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, Isaiah Hartenstein
OUT – Boston: Brissett New York: Julius Randle pic.twitter.com/EAGZLnZbrm – 7:03 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Mazzulla on guarding New York’s Jalen Brunson:
Can’t give him the same look every time down
The timing of their offense is quite good…we got to fight to make that difficult pic.twitter.com/6aastUqxdj – 5:48 PM
Mazzulla on guarding New York’s Jalen Brunson:
Can’t give him the same look every time down
The timing of their offense is quite good…we got to fight to make that difficult pic.twitter.com/6aastUqxdj – 5:48 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Highest Individual +/- in 2024:
1. Jalen Brunson: +445
2. Nikola Jokic: +379
3. Jayson Tatum: +378 – 4:54 PM
Highest Individual +/- in 2024:
1. Jalen Brunson: +445
2. Nikola Jokic: +379
3. Jayson Tatum: +378 – 4:54 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Last week’s Mailbag covered Tom Thibodeau’s present and future, Isaiah Hartenstein, OG Anunoby, Donte DiVincenzo and more. Thanks to @Knickanator_, @FucciMane, @OwnHimBrunson, @hansbungle, @2lowtech, @RunsOnFumes for the questions! Full show: youtube.com/watch?v=1vlg-H… – 1:12 PM
Last week’s Mailbag covered Tom Thibodeau’s present and future, Isaiah Hartenstein, OG Anunoby, Donte DiVincenzo and more. Thanks to @Knickanator_, @FucciMane, @OwnHimBrunson, @hansbungle, @2lowtech, @RunsOnFumes for the questions! Full show: youtube.com/watch?v=1vlg-H… – 1:12 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
NEW #BIGNUMBER @YahooSports:
20.
True stat: OG Anunoby has a positive +/- in all 20 games he’s played for the Knicks this season. #onlygains pic.twitter.com/rgbfqO1yKM – 11:39 AM
NEW #BIGNUMBER @YahooSports:
20.
True stat: OG Anunoby has a positive +/- in all 20 games he’s played for the Knicks this season. #onlygains pic.twitter.com/rgbfqO1yKM – 11:39 AM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
I ranked the top-15 players I’d take to win a playoff series today, and the top-15 players I’d take to start a franchise.
Jalen Brunson made both lists
nypost.com/2024/04/11/spo… – 11:25 AM
I ranked the top-15 players I’d take to win a playoff series today, and the top-15 players I’d take to start a franchise.
Jalen Brunson made both lists
nypost.com/2024/04/11/spo… – 11:25 AM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
We’re live with @mmesser30, OG Anunoby’s trainer, and then
‘Nova legend @Smoove2you_ , college teammate of Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Donte DiVincenzo, on The Putback: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 12:10 PM
We’re live with @mmesser30, OG Anunoby’s trainer, and then
‘Nova legend @Smoove2you_ , college teammate of Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Donte DiVincenzo, on The Putback: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 12:10 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
We’ll be live shortly with @mmesser30, OG Anunoby’s trainer, and then
‘Nova legend @Smoove2you_ , college teammate of Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Donte DiVincenzo, on The Putback. Show is here and on all SNY social media platforms – 12:02 PM
We’ll be live shortly with @mmesser30, OG Anunoby’s trainer, and then
‘Nova legend @Smoove2you_ , college teammate of Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Donte DiVincenzo, on The Putback. Show is here and on all SNY social media platforms – 12:02 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Tuesday’s contest vs. the Bulls was the 20th game OG Anunoby has played as a Knick.
NY is 17-3 in those 20 games (.850 winning percentage).
Anunoby has played exactly 700 minutes for New York.
With OG on the floor:
* The Knicks are averaging 122.8 points per 100 possessions… pic.twitter.com/Mtv2Yvs4w9 – 10:51 AM
Tuesday’s contest vs. the Bulls was the 20th game OG Anunoby has played as a Knick.
NY is 17-3 in those 20 games (.850 winning percentage).
Anunoby has played exactly 700 minutes for New York.
With OG on the floor:
* The Knicks are averaging 122.8 points per 100 possessions… pic.twitter.com/Mtv2Yvs4w9 – 10:51 AM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
We have @mmesser30, OG Anunoby’s trainer, and then
‘Nova legend @Smoove2you_ , college teammate of Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Donte DiVincenzo, on The Putback today. We’re live at 12p. Show is on all SNY social media platforms. Here is the YouTube link: youtube.com/live/VSFe1RSJu… – 10:50 AM
We have @mmesser30, OG Anunoby’s trainer, and then
‘Nova legend @Smoove2you_ , college teammate of Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Donte DiVincenzo, on The Putback today. We’re live at 12p. Show is on all SNY social media platforms. Here is the YouTube link: youtube.com/live/VSFe1RSJu… – 10:50 AM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Jalen Brunson had 45p (13-24 FG, 7-12 3 FG, 12-12 FT) and 8a to help lift NYK to win at CHI. NYK has sole possession of No. 3 seed in East, one game ahead of ORL, one behind MIL. Brunson, I. Hartenstein, J. Hart & D. DiVincenzo had 27a. OG Anunoby had 24p (10-18 FG, 4-6 3FG). – 10:29 PM
Jalen Brunson had 45p (13-24 FG, 7-12 3 FG, 12-12 FT) and 8a to help lift NYK to win at CHI. NYK has sole possession of No. 3 seed in East, one game ahead of ORL, one behind MIL. Brunson, I. Hartenstein, J. Hart & D. DiVincenzo had 27a. OG Anunoby had 24p (10-18 FG, 4-6 3FG). – 10:29 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
The Knicks are 13/24 (54%) from 3 tonight in Chicago. Three players (Anunoby, DiVincenzo, Brunson) have made at least 3 threes. – 9:24 PM
The Knicks are 13/24 (54%) from 3 tonight in Chicago. Three players (Anunoby, DiVincenzo, Brunson) have made at least 3 threes. – 9:24 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Tom Thibodeau doesn’t like to foul out his own players. Routinely leaves his low-foul guys/good defenders in when they have two fouls in the first, three in the second, etc. Usually it works out — such as with Brunson last game. Tonight, though, Anunoby has four fouls in the 2nd. – 9:04 PM
Tom Thibodeau doesn’t like to foul out his own players. Routinely leaves his low-foul guys/good defenders in when they have two fouls in the first, three in the second, etc. Usually it works out — such as with Brunson last game. Tonight, though, Anunoby has four fouls in the 2nd. – 9:04 PM
More on this storyline
Fred Katz: Final: Knicks 128, Bulls 117. Knicks improve to 47-32, third in the East. • Brunson 45-3-8, 13-24 FGs, 7-12 3Ps, 12-12 FTs • Anunoby 24 & 3 • DiVincenzo 21-4-6 • Hart 17-13-7 • Hartenstein 11-4-6, 3 blks -via Twitter @FredKatz / April 9, 2024
OG Anunoby played for the first time in three weeks. He’ll need more time to get back in peak game shape. But just having Anunoby back on the floor is a win for the Knicks. He has played just four games since Jan. 27 due to elbow issues. In a perfect world for the Knicks, he will play in their final five games and be in a good place entering the postseason. The Knicks have reason to be optimistic about Anunoby getting acclimated quickly. New York won 12 of its first 14 games with Anunoby in the lineup in January. “His game is unique because it’s defense, it’s rebounding, it’s moving without the ball, it’s running the floor. Being versatile on offense,” Thibodeau said earlier this week. “(So) he can fit in seamlessly.” -via SportsNet New York / April 7, 2024
Fred Katz: Final: Bulls 108, Knicks 100. Knicks fall to 45-32, fifth in the East. • Brunson 35-6-11 • McBride 19 & 7 • Anunoby 12 pts, 5-8 FGs • Green 25 & 13 • Dosunmu 24-6-5 -via Twitter @FredKatz / April 5, 2024
Fred Katz: Final: Knicks 118, Celtics 109. Knicks improve to 48-32, third in the East. • Brunson 39 pts, 4 asts, 15-23 FGs, 6-11 FTs • Hart 16-16-5 • DiVincenzo 17-4-4 • Bogdanovic 14 & 3 • Hartenstein 11-13-6 -via Twitter @FredKatz / April 11, 2024
Fred Katz: Tom Thibodeau on Jalen Brunson: “The best thing is he thinks he can get better and he will because that’s his mindset.” -via Twitter @FredKatz / April 11, 2024
Jorge Sierra: Jalen Brunson has been the second-best player in the world the last month, per HoopsHype’s Global Rating. -via Twitter @hoopshype / April 10, 2024