Jalen Brunson's honest take on stardom amid Knicks NBA Playoffs clash vs. Hawks

TL;DR

Jalen Brunson reflects on his rise to stardom as the Knicks face the Hawks in the NBA Playoffs. He scored 28 points in Game 1, leading the Knicks to a 113-102 victory.

Key points

Jalen Brunson scored 28 points in Game 1 against the Hawks
Brunson's playoff performance has been consistently strong
The Knicks won their first playoff game 113-102

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The NBA Playoffs are cutthroat. A lot of stars start to fade after 82 games and turn into non-factors when the postseason kicks off. Jalen Brunson was quite the opposite. He rose to the occasion when the Dallas Mavericks needed him and he continues to do the same for the New York Knicks. Amid their first-round matchup with the Atlanta Hawks, he got to reflect on his rise to stardom.

Brunson gets real on how he became a Knicks, Mavericks NBA Playoffs great

Jalen Brunson entered the league as a two-time national champion with the Villanova Wildcats. During his first years with the Mavericks, he practically lived behind the shadow of Luka Doncic. But, a single NBA Playoffs game against the Utah Jazz changed all of that. The run where he went from scoring eight points per game to notching over 21 points per night in the postseason happened a little over four years ago now.

Despite the calendar turning a lot of pages since then, Brunson has not quite changed. He still continues to deliver in the NBA Playoffs and it was evident in Game 1 against the Hawks. He sank 40% of his shots from the field and 75% of his three-pointers to get a team-high 28 points. Unsurprisingly, Brunson also led the Knicks to their first win in the NBA Playoffs with a 113-102 demolition of the Hawks.

Q&A

What did Jalen Brunson say about his rise to stardom in the NBA?

Jalen Brunson discussed how his experiences, especially during the playoffs, have shaped his journey to becoming a star player.

How did Jalen Brunson perform in the Knicks' playoff game against the Hawks?

In Game 1 against the Hawks, Jalen Brunson scored 28 points, hitting 40% of his shots and 75% of his three-pointers.

What was the outcome of the Knicks vs. Hawks playoff game?

The Knicks won their first playoff game against the Hawks with a score of 113-102.