Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson has emerged as a legitimate NBA star since signing in New York prior to last season, and he showed off his talents with a performance for the ages Friday night in a 139–122 win over the Suns in Phoenix.
Brunson scored a career-high 50 points, including 17-for-23 shooting from the field and 9-for-9 shooting from three-point range, along with nine assists, six rebounds and five steals. He became the first player in NBA history to score 50 points in a game without missing a three-pointer since the league adopted the three-point shot in 1979-80.
However, the 27-year-old’s accomplishments didn’t stop there. Brunson became the third player in NBA history with at least 50 points, nine assists, five rebounds and five steals, joining Hall of Famers Rick Barry (1974) and Michael Jordan (1988). He is also the first player in league history to produce 50 points, five rebounds, five assists, five steals and five three-pointers in a single game.
