Tom Thibodeau praises Jalen Brunson: He's just incredible
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Ian Begley @IanBegley
By playing 48 minutes in Game 5, Jalen Brunson and Quentin Grimes became the first Knick duo to play an entire regulation playoff game since Walt Frazier and Jerry Lucas did it in 1972. – 12:47 AM
By playing 48 minutes in Game 5, Jalen Brunson and Quentin Grimes became the first Knick duo to play an entire regulation playoff game since Walt Frazier and Jerry Lucas did it in 1972. – 12:47 AM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Knicks say Jalen Brunson and Quentin Grimes were their first duo to play all 48 minutes in regulation in a playoff game since Walt Frazier and Jerry Lucas in 1972. – 11:35 PM
Knicks say Jalen Brunson and Quentin Grimes were their first duo to play all 48 minutes in regulation in a playoff game since Walt Frazier and Jerry Lucas in 1972. – 11:35 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
If – IF – the Knicks find a way to survive the humidity in Miami on Friday and then come back to close out the series at MSG on Monday … this Jalen Brunson game will be talked about for a long, long time pic.twitter.com/OABLUVmpy5 – 11:04 PM
If – IF – the Knicks find a way to survive the humidity in Miami on Friday and then come back to close out the series at MSG on Monday … this Jalen Brunson game will be talked about for a long, long time pic.twitter.com/OABLUVmpy5 – 11:04 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Jalen Brunson scores 38 points, Knicks beat Heat 112-103 in Game 5 to cut series deficit nba.nbcsports.com/2023/05/10/jal… – 10:52 PM
Jalen Brunson scores 38 points, Knicks beat Heat 112-103 in Game 5 to cut series deficit nba.nbcsports.com/2023/05/10/jal… – 10:52 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Jay Wright walked with Jalen Brunson in a hallway at the Garden as Brunson made his way to the press conference room. Last week, Brunson publicly called out Wright – his coach at Villanova – for not attending a Knick game. Wright had great timing; Brunson had 38 pts in G5 win. – 10:41 PM
Jay Wright walked with Jalen Brunson in a hallway at the Garden as Brunson made his way to the press conference room. Last week, Brunson publicly called out Wright – his coach at Villanova – for not attending a Knick game. Wright had great timing; Brunson had 38 pts in G5 win. – 10:41 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Tom Thibodeau on what changed from the #Knicks terrible 14-point first quarter to an 18-2 run to open the second: “I’d rather not comment on that, because I’m afraid I would get fined. So I’m gonna leave it at that.” #nyk #nba #Heat – 10:36 PM
Tom Thibodeau on what changed from the #Knicks terrible 14-point first quarter to an 18-2 run to open the second: “I’d rather not comment on that, because I’m afraid I would get fined. So I’m gonna leave it at that.” #nyk #nba #Heat – 10:36 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
The Knicks needed a hero to keep their season alive. Jalen Brunson strapped on the cape.
nydailynews.com/sports/basketb… – 10:28 PM
The Knicks needed a hero to keep their season alive. Jalen Brunson strapped on the cape.
nydailynews.com/sports/basketb… – 10:28 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
30-point playoff games from the 2018 NBA Draft class
– Luka: 17
– Trae: 12
– JALEN BRUNSON: 6
– Everyone else combined: 5 (JJJ 2x, Mikal 2x, Shai) – 10:13 PM
30-point playoff games from the 2018 NBA Draft class
– Luka: 17
– Trae: 12
– JALEN BRUNSON: 6
– Everyone else combined: 5 (JJJ 2x, Mikal 2x, Shai) – 10:13 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Legendary, epic performance from
Jalen Brunson:
38 points
9 rebounds,
7 assists (vs. 1 turnover)
4 made 3-pointers
48 minutes
1 season-saving win – 10:12 PM
Legendary, epic performance from
Jalen Brunson:
38 points
9 rebounds,
7 assists (vs. 1 turnover)
4 made 3-pointers
48 minutes
1 season-saving win – 10:12 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Oh, what could have been. Jalen Brunson is a flat-out winner.
A second-round pick in 2018 and now one of the best guards in the NBA. pic.twitter.com/g3iEMqNR6K – 10:11 PM
Oh, what could have been. Jalen Brunson is a flat-out winner.
A second-round pick in 2018 and now one of the best guards in the NBA. pic.twitter.com/g3iEMqNR6K – 10:11 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
x-rays on jalen brunson and quentin grimes just came back pic.twitter.com/mVgQwMXLOW – 10:11 PM
x-rays on jalen brunson and quentin grimes just came back pic.twitter.com/mVgQwMXLOW – 10:11 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Jalen Brunson had 38 pts, 7 assists & 9 rebs in 48 min vs. MIA to help lift NYK to Game 5 win. Julius Randle & RJ Barrett combined for 50 pts on 15-for-30 shooting. NYK went 9-for-12 on FTs in final 5:17. Mitchell Robinson went 4-for-6 on FTs when MIA put him on line. RJ was 4-4. – 10:10 PM
Jalen Brunson had 38 pts, 7 assists & 9 rebs in 48 min vs. MIA to help lift NYK to Game 5 win. Julius Randle & RJ Barrett combined for 50 pts on 15-for-30 shooting. NYK went 9-for-12 on FTs in final 5:17. Mitchell Robinson went 4-for-6 on FTs when MIA put him on line. RJ was 4-4. – 10:10 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Knicks vs. Heat score: Jalen Brunson leads New York to pivotal Game 5 victory over Miami to avoid elimination
cbssports.com/nba/news/knick… – 10:08 PM
Knicks vs. Heat score: Jalen Brunson leads New York to pivotal Game 5 victory over Miami to avoid elimination
cbssports.com/nba/news/knick… – 10:08 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Points over the last 2 playoffs:
939 — Stephen Curry
911 — Jayson Tatum
832 — Jaylen Brown
734 — Jimmy Butler
653 — Jalen Brunson
Nobody else has more than 650. pic.twitter.com/iqp3pIV3f2 – 10:07 PM
Points over the last 2 playoffs:
939 — Stephen Curry
911 — Jayson Tatum
832 — Jaylen Brown
734 — Jimmy Butler
653 — Jalen Brunson
Nobody else has more than 650. pic.twitter.com/iqp3pIV3f2 – 10:07 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Classic Tom Thibodeau win facing elimination… 48 minutes for Brunson/Grimes
*I’m with it. You can rest when the season is over dammit pic.twitter.com/xoSLu7asj5 – 10:05 PM
Classic Tom Thibodeau win facing elimination… 48 minutes for Brunson/Grimes
*I’m with it. You can rest when the season is over dammit pic.twitter.com/xoSLu7asj5 – 10:05 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Jalen Brunson finishes with 38 points, nine rebounds and seven assists — in all 48 minutes.
A true Thibs special. – 10:05 PM
Jalen Brunson finishes with 38 points, nine rebounds and seven assists — in all 48 minutes.
A true Thibs special. – 10:05 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jalen Brunson tonight:
38 PTS
9 REB
7 AST
12-22 FG
First Knick in franchise history to reach those numbers in a playoff game. pic.twitter.com/LyfzOO8jSe – 10:04 PM
Jalen Brunson tonight:
38 PTS
9 REB
7 AST
12-22 FG
First Knick in franchise history to reach those numbers in a playoff game. pic.twitter.com/LyfzOO8jSe – 10:04 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
jalen brunson and quentin grimes are definitely testing negative for cartilage after game 5 – 10:04 PM
jalen brunson and quentin grimes are definitely testing negative for cartilage after game 5 – 10:04 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
I don’t think anyone wants this game more than Jalen Brunson. His fingerprints are all over this game. He has played every minutes and is refusing to lose. – 9:04 PM
I don’t think anyone wants this game more than Jalen Brunson. His fingerprints are all over this game. He has played every minutes and is refusing to lose. – 9:04 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
The Knicks are on a 53-30 run over the last 16:24. They’re up 13. Jalen Brunson has 26 points and has sat for a single second yet. – 9:00 PM
The Knicks are on a 53-30 run over the last 16:24. They’re up 13. Jalen Brunson has 26 points and has sat for a single second yet. – 9:00 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Oh my, Knicks outscore Heat, 36-23, in the second quarter. Jalen Brunson’s fingerprints are everywhere and Knicks lead, 50-47, at half. – 8:38 PM
Oh my, Knicks outscore Heat, 36-23, in the second quarter. Jalen Brunson’s fingerprints are everywhere and Knicks lead, 50-47, at half. – 8:38 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Julius Randle knocks down a step back 3 over Bam Adebayo to give the Knicks a 50-47 lead entering the half.
Randle, RJ Barrett, Jalen Brunson and Quentin Grimes have scored 46 of the Knicks’ 50 points so far. – 8:37 PM
Julius Randle knocks down a step back 3 over Bam Adebayo to give the Knicks a 50-47 lead entering the half.
Randle, RJ Barrett, Jalen Brunson and Quentin Grimes have scored 46 of the Knicks’ 50 points so far. – 8:37 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Jalen Brunson has scored or assisted on 30 of the Knicks’ 43 points so far in Game 5. Knicks and Heat tied, 43-43, with 2:11 to go in the first half. – 8:29 PM
Jalen Brunson has scored or assisted on 30 of the Knicks’ 43 points so far in Game 5. Knicks and Heat tied, 43-43, with 2:11 to go in the first half. – 8:29 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Jalen Brunson was fuming at the referees. Julius comes from the bench to hold him back.
Heat 33, Knicks 32 – 8:17 PM
Jalen Brunson was fuming at the referees. Julius comes from the bench to hold him back.
Heat 33, Knicks 32 – 8:17 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Obi Toppin and Jalen Brunson bring some zazz back to MSG and the Knicks are within 2. – 8:08 PM
Obi Toppin and Jalen Brunson bring some zazz back to MSG and the Knicks are within 2. – 8:08 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
past three games i feel like i can count on one hand the amount of times the knicks have been able to inbound the ball to jalen brunson when gabe vincent is on the floor. – 7:51 PM
past three games i feel like i can count on one hand the amount of times the knicks have been able to inbound the ball to jalen brunson when gabe vincent is on the floor. – 7:51 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Julius Randle says “maybe they want it more.” Tom Thibodeau disagrees.
A Miami Heat team that ranked 26th in rebounding during the regular season beat the Knicks on the glass in Games 3 & 4.
That has to change “if we want to keep this season alive.”
trib.al/bO7XAcv – 7:23 PM
Julius Randle says “maybe they want it more.” Tom Thibodeau disagrees.
A Miami Heat team that ranked 26th in rebounding during the regular season beat the Knicks on the glass in Games 3 & 4.
That has to change “if we want to keep this season alive.”
trib.al/bO7XAcv – 7:23 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
NYK’s Jalen Brunson and BKN’s Mikal Bridges are among players who received All NBA votes: pic.twitter.com/5s7yaJPvK6 – 7:10 PM
NYK’s Jalen Brunson and BKN’s Mikal Bridges are among players who received All NBA votes: pic.twitter.com/5s7yaJPvK6 – 7:10 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau continued to praise Kyle Lowry during his pregame media session tonight: “Lowry is a starter. He’s an elite starter.” – 5:50 PM
Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau continued to praise Kyle Lowry during his pregame media session tonight: “Lowry is a starter. He’s an elite starter.” – 5:50 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Tom Thibodeau said he liked Quentin in the starting lineup last game. Hinted that he’d stay that way but wouldn’t commit.
“We could stay that way, we could go another way, we’ll see.” – 5:49 PM
Tom Thibodeau said he liked Quentin in the starting lineup last game. Hinted that he’d stay that way but wouldn’t commit.
“We could stay that way, we could go another way, we’ll see.” – 5:49 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Immanuel Quickley is out for Game 5, Tom Thibodeau says. Thibodeau says Quickley’s ankle is improving. His status remains day-to-day. – 5:48 PM
Immanuel Quickley is out for Game 5, Tom Thibodeau says. Thibodeau says Quickley’s ankle is improving. His status remains day-to-day. – 5:48 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau says Immanuel Quickley (ankle) is out tonight vs. the #Heat. – 5:47 PM
#Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau says Immanuel Quickley (ankle) is out tonight vs. the #Heat. – 5:47 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Jalen Brunson on NYK’s approach while facing elimination tonight in Game 5: “All we gotta do is keep our confidence, stick together and keep moving forward… that’s all we have to focus on. And we have a group of guys who can do that.” pic.twitter.com/426No3IIS4 – 1:37 PM
Jalen Brunson on NYK’s approach while facing elimination tonight in Game 5: “All we gotta do is keep our confidence, stick together and keep moving forward… that’s all we have to focus on. And we have a group of guys who can do that.” pic.twitter.com/426No3IIS4 – 1:37 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
“You can’t shy away from the moment,” Jalen Brunson says of playing elimination game tonight. pic.twitter.com/0nkyqtnc6Q – 11:41 AM
“You can’t shy away from the moment,” Jalen Brunson says of playing elimination game tonight. pic.twitter.com/0nkyqtnc6Q – 11:41 AM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Knicks’ Derrick Rose sits down with @Stadium: “No one knows your journey but you…even with me saying that I was going to win MVP, my mom probably didn’t even believe me.”
– Leadership
– No. 1 potentially retired by Bulls “would be cool”
– Jalen Brunson
– Jimmy Butler
– Chess pic.twitter.com/O0AwbfhmGK – 10:02 AM
Knicks’ Derrick Rose sits down with @Stadium: “No one knows your journey but you…even with me saying that I was going to win MVP, my mom probably didn’t even believe me.”
– Leadership
– No. 1 potentially retired by Bulls “would be cool”
– Jalen Brunson
– Jimmy Butler
– Chess pic.twitter.com/O0AwbfhmGK – 10:02 AM
More on this storyline
“If I’m playing,” Brunson has said repeatedly, “then I’m fine.” Wednesday, that meant playing every second, every quarter, demanding both the basketball and the burden, delivering on every promise that accompanied him to New York. “The thing I love about him is, you prepare yourself for that,” Thibodeau said, referring to going the full 48. “I’ve never seen anyone work the way he does, whether in front of everyone or our gym. And he’s always at game speed so he never has to adjust himself.” -via New York Post / May 11, 2023
Both Grimes and point guard Jalen Brunson played the entirety of the Knicks’ season–extending Game 5 victory over the Heat, with the second-year guard handling much of the responsibility again of defending six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler in the Knicks’ 112–103 victory at the Garden. “He’s probably been the best player of the playoffs so far. So knowing I have that matchup every night, I have to be more disciplined and probably have to play 48,” Grimes said. “Forty eight or 25, it really doesn’t matter to me. I’ve just got to make sure I’m locked in on him defensively and try to do whatever I can to slow him down.” -via New York Post / May 11, 2023
Fred Katz: Mitchell Robinson started laughing in disbelief when asked about Brunson & Grimes playing all 48 mins: “I don’t know how they do that, but that’s unbelievable. I mean, 48 (at) the Garden? Some crafty players. That’s kinda wild. That’s crazy. 48? Bruh. I don’t know. That’s crazy.” -via Twitter @FredKatz / May 10, 2023