Jalen Brunson had 15 factors and 6 assists in his return because the New York Knicks beat the Phoenix Suns 112-98 on Sunday.
“Might be higher, could possibly be worse. Undoubtedly a number of room for enchancment on my finish,” mentioned Brunson, who missed virtually a month with a sprained ankle.
Brunson shot simply 3-of-9 from the sphere 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 ahead won’t change his fashion with Brunson again within the lineup.
Thibodeau added that Brunson received extra comfy as the sport progressed.
“Often what occurs when a participant comes again is he must get a really feel, and often there is a play or two the place he’ll be examined a bit of bit. After which as soon as he realizes he is good, he takes off,” mentioned Thibodeau. “I assumed within the second half, there was a distinct gear to him.”
