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Brunson's Second Half Surge Lifts Knicks Over Cavs
24 May
Summary
- Brunson scored 28 points, with 18 in the second half.
- Mitchell Robinson benefited from a crucial alley-oop assist.
- Mikal Bridges continued his strong offensive streak with 22 points.
The New York Knicks secured a significant 121-108 victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3, with Jalen Brunson leading the charge. Brunson, who initially struggled with his shot, came alive in the second half, contributing 18 of his game-high 28 points. His performance included a spectacular alley-oop assist to Mitchell Robinson that beat the third-quarter buzzer and extended the Knicks' lead.
Brunson's clutch play proved instrumental as the Cavaliers were unable to mount a serious comeback thereafter. Complementing Brunson's effort was Mikal Bridges, who continued his exceptional run of form. Bridges netted 22 points on an efficient 11-for-15 shooting, maintaining an impressive field goal percentage over his last ten games.
