Jalen Brunson’s Game 5 Masterclass: Did the Knicks Just Unearth an NBA Superstar?
Brunson is at his best exposing weak points in the defense, but the Pacersâ greatest defensive strength has been their lack of weaknesses. There havenât been as many pressure points for Brunson to expose. Heâs still scored in bunches, but itâs been really difficult for him, often taking entire possessions to get off shots.
The Knicks ask a lot of him on offense and the Pacers havenât allowed him to take any possessions off defensively. The Pacers are malleable enough offensively that theyâll involve him in action no matter who heâs guarding. And when heâs not in the on-ball action, the Pacers still put him through the ringer by making him manage his way through off-ball screens.
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