Jalen Brunson had 15 factors and 6 assists in his return because the New York Knicks beat the Phoenix Suns 112-98 on Sunday.
“Could possibly be higher, could possibly be worse. Undoubtedly quite a lot of room for enchancment on my finish,” stated Brunson, who missed virtually a month with a sprained ankle.
Brunson shot simply 3-of-9 from the sector and performed 34 minutes.
OG Anunoby completed the sport with 32 factors. Anunoby averaged virtually 24 factors per recreation in Brunson’s absence, with Tom Thibodeau saying that the forward will not change his style with Brunson again within the lineup.
Thibodeau added that Brunson acquired extra comfy as the sport progressed.
“Often what occurs when a participant comes again is he must get a really feel, and normally there is a play or two the place he’ll be examined somewhat bit. After which as soon as he realizes he is good, he takes off,” stated Thibodeau. “I assumed within the second half, there was a distinct gear to him.”
