BT & Sal: 'Greatness' of Jalen Brunson rarely seen in New York over last 40 years
BT and Sal had their concerns about the Knicks after being blown out in game five, but after watching Jalen Brunson ball out to the tune of 44 points, faith has been restored with their superstar returning to form.
"That was my only fear, my only concern, my only trepidation about pushing this forward," BT said about Brunson and his ailing right foot. "He was sublime last night. He is absolutely amazing…what this guy has given us - and he's not even done - maybe has been matched by one or two other people in the last 40 years in this city."
Sal maintained that the Knicks' only hopes of advancing past the Pacers would hang on Brunson's ability to score over 40 points. He believed that he could despite the foot injury, and after Brunson looked like his peak self in game five, his faith was rewarded.
"We are watching greatness," Sal said. "This is record-breaking stuff that Jalen Brunson is doing through the first two rounds of the postseason.
"It's ridiculous how good he's been."