Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks hosted the Detroit Pistons in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series on Monday. After helping the Knicks to a come-from-behind 123-112 win two nights ago, Brunson looked to push his team to a 2-0 series lead. The lefty guard, who had 34 points in Game 1, hoped to have another efficient night in the rematch.
Brunson did not make his first basket until 7:58 in the first quarter, a floater deep into Detroit’s defense. The Knicks needed his four points and two assists to stay within 25-18 of the Pistons.
The All-Star guard had a more productive stretch in the second quarter, helping his team cut the deficit to 55-49 at halftime. Brunson went 4-for-7, including 3-for-4 from deep, to carry the Knicks.
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