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Jalen Brunson joins SGA, Jordan, and LeBron on playoff list

Originally posted on Ball Exclusives | By Titan Frey | Last updated May 30, 2025 4:08 PM ET

Jalen Brunson achieved a feat that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just did this past Wednesday. Brunson now joins SGA, Michael Jordan, and LeBron James on a historic playoff list.

To save the New York Knicks season, Brunson delivered 32 points, five rebounds, and five assists in New York’s 111-94 Game 5 victory. This stat line became Brunson’s 10th game of at least 30 points, five rebounds, and five assists in a single playoff run.

Tonight marks Jalen Brunson's 10th game this playoffs with 30+ PTS & 5+ AST!

He's the FOURTH player EVER to reach that total in a single playoff run

He joins…

LeBron James (2015, 2017, 2018)
Michael Jordan (1989, 1990, 1992)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (THIS PLAYOFFS) https://t.co/Uxw3vrpnED pic.twitter.com/FNowTgbAI8

— NBA (@NBA) May 30, 2025

Brunson has now etched his name alongside Jordan, LeBron, and Gilgeous-Alexander as the only players to achieve such a feat. To bounce back and defeat the Indiana Pacers, Brunson understood that it was up to him to set the tone for his team.

“[I wanted to] set a tone, for sure,” Brunson said. “It wasn’t through putting the ball in the basket. That happened, but just trying to make sure we were all on the same page and ready to go. Our backs were against the wall.”

If Brunson wants to defeat the Pacers again, he might need to notch an 11th game with that stat line.

Game 6 in Indiana is Saturday at 8:00 PM EST.

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