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Knicks' Jalen Brunson Reacts to Insane Scoring Night

Jalen Brunson scored 55 points for the New York Knicks in their latest win.

Jeremy Brener

Dec 28, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) shoots the ball against the Washington Wizards in overtime at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Dec 28, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) shoots the ball against the Washington Wizards in overtime at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson continues to be resilient after his team beat the Washington Wizards in overtime over the weekend.

Brunson dropped a season-high 55 points in the 136-132 victory, but the scary part is that he made it look so effortlessly.

His response also seemed a bit nonchalant after the win.

“It just happened. That’s the way the game was flowing," Brunson said h/t Posting and Toasting.

“Looked up at the scoreboard and it said 50-something. So that is what it is.”

The response couldn't be more Brunson-esque. He has proven time and time again how much he is there for the team far more than himself. He has been that player ever since he arrived in New York, and the actions back that up. His contract extension also reflected that.

He doesn't care how the team wins, as long as that's the result. His teammates feel similarly as they have begun to follow his lead.

“Yeah, I mean, we needed it. This one was a tough one for us. Back-to-back. I felt a little old today. So a lot of us felt the same way," Josh Hart said of Brunson's performance.

“We were a little slow, but he made big shots. That’s why he’s the captain. Find a way to win.”

Brunson won't be able to have 55 every single night, so the Knicks will have to find ways to pick up the slack, but the captain isn't worried about who is scoring as long as the shooter has New York across his chest.

Brunson and the Knicks are back in action tonight as they take on the Wizards in a rematch from Saturday's game. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET inside Capital One Arena.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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