May 29, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) celebrates a three point basket against the Indiana Pacers in game five of the eastern conference finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Jalen Brunson Makes Bold Statement Before Knicks-Pacers Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated May 31, 2025 6:15 PM ET

On Saturday night, Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks will play the Pacers (in Indiana) for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Before the game, the All-Star point guard met with the media (h/t SNY's Knicks Videos).

Brunson: "In order for us to win, we've got to believe. Just continue to trust in what we do, and make sure we have each other's back. Just don't quit."

"In order for us to win, we've got to believe."

Jalen Brunson talks about the belief the Knicks have in themselves ahead of tonight's Game 6: pic.twitter.com/S47tIzarc7
— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) May 31, 2025

The Knicks (down 3-2) remain on the verge of elimination.

They are coming off a 111-94 victory (at home) on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden.

Brunson went off for 32 points, five rebounds, five assists and one block while shooting 12/18 from the field and 4/7 from the three-point range in 34 minutes of playing time.

Via ESPN's Kendrick Perkins: "I think the Pacers will close out Game 6 but I woke up with a Funny Feeling that Big Body Brunson, KAT and the Knicks just might be ready to get there feet hot with these people tonight"

I think the Pacers will close out Game 6 but I woke up with a Funny Feeling that Big Body Brunson, KAT and the Knicks just might be ready to get there feet hot with these people tonight
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) May 31, 2025

Brunson has helped lead the Knicks to the NBA playoffs in each of his first three seasons with the franchise.

They are in the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years.

Via SNY's Knicks Videos : "Jalen Brunson talks about Karl-Anthony Towns' toughness in playing through his knee injury:"

"I have the utmost respect for him and how he's been able to play throughout this entire season and playoffs."

Jalen Brunson talks about Karl-Anthony Towns' toughness in playing through his knee injury: pic.twitter.com/WA36nipEuE
— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) May 31, 2025

The Knicks beat the Detroit Pistons and Boston Celtics in the first two rounds of the NBA playoffs.

Whoever wins the Eastern Conference will face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals.

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

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