Jalen Brunson's Historic Performance Powers New York Knicks to Game 4 Victory over Philadelphia 76ers
In an electrifying display of basketball prowess, Jalen Brunson shattered the New York Knicks playoff scoring record with a franchise-best 47 points in Game 4 against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Knicks emerged victorious with a thrilling 97-92 win, taking a commanding 3-1 lead in their first-round NBA playoff series.
Brunson's record-breaking performance came on the heels of an intense back-and-forth battle between the two teams. With Joel Embiid and OG Anunoby leading the charge for the 76ers, Brunson responded with a masterclass in scoring, dishing out 10 assists to boot.
The first half saw Brunson set the tone with seven points in the opening minutes. He continued his scorching form throughout the game, finishing with an impressive shooting percentage of 53.8% from the field and a perfect 12-for-12 from the free throw line.
Brunson's heroics were crucial as Mitchell Robinson was ruled out due to injury, leaving Embiid to attack early. Isaiah Hartenstein picked up five fouls in the third quarter, forcing Precious Achiuwa into action off the bench. Bojan Bogdanovic suffered a left foot contusion and was ruled out of Game 4, further depleting the Knicks' rotation.
Josh Hart contributed with four points and an impressive 17 rebounds (five offensive), while OG Anunoby finished with 16 points, 14 rebounds, and three blocks. Kyle Lowry attempted to disrupt Brunson's momentum by intentionally missing a free throw late in the game but ultimately failed to derail the Knicks' winning streak.
The Knicks now have three opportunities to eliminate the 76ers from the playoffs, setting them up as favorites should they advance. The Eastern Conference finals could be within reach for Tom Thibodeau's team, marking their first appearance since 2000.
