Aaron Nesmith fell, but the bucket didn't. It's Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Knicks and Indiana Pacers, the 8:54 mark of the fourth quarter to be precise, and Jalen Brunson, in this moment, decides to turn on the jets. Brunson, who has 36 points at this juncture of the game, has fully debunked the notion that Nesmith, a 6-6, 215-pound defensive pest for the Pacers, has his number. On this possession, Brunson recovers a defensive rebound, and Nesmith backpedals as the Knicks' star guard advances the ball.
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle on why T.J. McConnell spent last 7 minutes vs. Knicks on the bench: ‘Our starters have earned the trust to finish games’
The Knicks came away with a Game 1 victory behind Donte DiVincenzo clutch bombs, Josh Hart lightning strikes and another historic performance by Jalen Brunson.
No | Player | P |
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10 | SG | |
0 | PG | |
22 | PF | |
29 | PG | |
16 | PF | |
00 | SG | |
9 | PG | |
20 | SF | |
2 | SG | |
23 | SF | |
26 | SG | |
43 | PF | |
25 | PF | |
1 | PF | |
44 | PF | |
33 | C | |
5 | PF | |
21 | SG |