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Jalen Brunson scored 41 points for the Mavericks, who played without Luka Doncic but still defeated the Jazz. It was but another feather in his cap.
Now in his fourth professional season, Brunson enjoyed career-best figures in points and rebounds, assists, and steals. Among those with the highest rate of their offense derived as the ball handler in pick and roll sets, none were more efficient than Brunson.
