Feb 3, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) reacts after makes a three point basket during the second half against the Houston Rockets at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Jalen Brunson Made New York Knicks History Against Celtics

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated May 12, 2025 10:47 PM ET

On Monday night, Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks to a 121-113 victory over the Boston Celtics (in Game 4) at Madison Square Garden.

The All-Star point guard exploded for 39 points, five rebounds and 12 assists while shooting 14/25 from the field and 4/8 from the three-point range in 40 minutes of playing time.

Via @StatMamba: "Jalen Brunson this postseason:

30.1 PPG
4.0 RPG
8.0 APG
44/37/82%

One win away from the Conference Finals."

Brunson also made Knicks history.

Via NBA Fantasy: "The only Knicks to record 35+ PTS, 10+ AST and 5+ REB in a playoff game:

Walt Frazier
Jalen Brunson"

The only Knicks to record 35+ PTS, 10+ AST and 5+ REB in a playoff game:

Walt Frazier
Jalen Brunsonpic.twitter.com/LEU6f7YU9j
— NBA Fantasy (@NBAFantasy) May 13, 2025

The Knicks now have a commanding 3-1 lead in their second-round playoff series.

That said, Game 6 will be on Wednesday night in Boston.

Via The NBA: "Jalen Brunson: Captain Clutch

The Knicks star has 102 fourth-quarter PTS through 10 games this playoffs, joining...

Kobe Bryant (2001 & 2003) as the only players with 100+ 4Q PTS in the first 10 games of a playoff run"

Jalen Brunson: Captain Clutch

The Knicks star has 102 fourth-quarter PTS through 10 games this playoffs, joining...

Kobe Bryant (2001 & 2003) as the only players with 100+ 4Q PTS in the first 10 games of a playoff run https://t.co/W5cMUKDkG2 pic.twitter.com/TGuTTc7PKR
— NBA (@NBA) May 13, 2025

The Knicks are the third seed in the Eastern Conference.

They beat the Detroit Pistons in the first round (in six games).

Via SNY's Ian Begley: "Jalen Brunson had 18 points on 7 for 11 shooting and 3 assists in a remarkable third quarter. Brunson helped Knicks outscore Boston by 14 in the quarter. NYK up by 3 going into the fourth"

Jalen Brunson had 18 points on 7 for 11 shooting and 3 assists in a remarkable third quarter. Brunson helped Knicks outscore Boston by 14 in the quarter. NYK up by 3 going into the fourth
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) May 13, 2025

Brunson is in his third season playing for New York.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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