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Paul George, Sixers talk Jalen Brunson ahead of Game 2 vs. Knicks
TL;DR
The Philadelphia 76ers are strategizing to contain Jalen Brunson after losing 137-98 to the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the East semifinals. Brunson scored 35 points with an impressive shooting performance.
Key points
- Philadelphia 76ers lost Game 1 to New York Knicks 137-98
- Jalen Brunson scored 35 points in Game 1
- Brunson shot 12-for-18 from the field
- Paul George highlighted the challenge of defending Brunson
- Sixers need to adjust their defense for Game 2
Philadelphia 76ersNew York KnicksJalen BrunsonPaul George
NEW YORK -- The Philadelphia 76ers will need to find a way to slow down Jalen Brunson as they continue with this Round 2 series with the New York Knicks. The Sixers fell to the Knicks 137-98 in Game 1 on Monday, and Brunson was a big reason why New York had so much success.
The star guard out of Villanova was terrific in Game 1 as he went for 35 points on a super-efficient 12-for-18 from the floor, 3-for-6 from deep, and 8-for-8 from the foul line. He also had two steals as he was able to do it all for the Knicks to make things happen against the Sixers to open the East semifinals.
It didn't matter who the Sixers decided to throw onto Brunson whether it was Paul George, Kelly Oubre Jr., or whoever. Brunson had his way in Game 1.
"I mean, you just got to toe the line of being aggressive, keeping him in front and being physical without fouling," said George. "I think it's tricky with how he can draw fouls, but we just got to be smart with how we challenge him defensively."
Obviously, George, Oubre, VJ Edgecombe, and others are coming off a series where they had to battle Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Those two are completely different players and matchups compared to Brunson and the Sixers will have to adjust as this series continues. If one asks Oubre, it's the fact that Brunson has a unique physical attribute that he uses to his abdvantage.
Q&A
How did Jalen Brunson perform in Game 1 against the Sixers?
Jalen Brunson scored 35 points, shooting 12-for-18 from the field and 3-for-6 from three-point range in Game 1.
What did Paul George say about defending Jalen Brunson?
Paul George emphasized the need to be aggressive and physical while keeping Brunson in front without committing fouls.
What was the final score of Game 1 between the Sixers and Knicks?
The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 in Game 1.
What adjustments do the Sixers need to make for Game 2 against the Knicks?
The Sixers need to find effective ways to slow down Jalen Brunson, who had a standout performance in Game 1.
