May 10, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) reacts to a call in the third quarter against the Boston Celtics during game three of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

NBA World Reacts To Jalen Brunson's Performance In Pacers-Knicks Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated May 23, 2025 10:45 PM ET

On Friday night, the New York Knicks lost Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals to the Indiana Pacers by a score of 114-109.

With the loss, they are now down 0-2 in the series.

Jalen Brunson finished the loss with 36 points, three rebounds, 11 assists and one steal while shooting 13/27 from the field and 5/12 from the three-point range in 39 minutes of playing time.

Many people reacted to his performance on social media.

Real Sports: "Jalen Brunson passes Patrick Ewing for the most 30-PT playoff games in Knicks history."

StatMuse: "Jalen Brunson in Game 2:

36 PTS
11 AST
5 3P

Only MJ and LeBron have more 35p/10a playoff games in the Eastern Conference."

@SMHighlights1: "Jalen Brunson chucks up a very deep three and missed to try and tie the game

I think he was trying not to get fouled, either way Pacers go up 2-0, peep the Myles Turner meme at the end lol."

@big_business_: "Son..... Jalen Brunson wanted an IG Reel moment"

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

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