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Knicks take a 3-1 lead over the Celtics with a 121-113 victory as Tatum is injured in final minutes • May 12, 2025, 11:38 PM ET (AP)
Knicks come from 20 down, beat Celtics 108-105 in OT as Bridges' steal preserves Game 1 win • May 5, 2025, 11:13 PM ET (AP)
Brunson scores 40, Knicks top Pistons 116-113 in Game 6, advance to 2nd-round series with Celtics • May 1, 2025, 11:47 PM ET (AP)
Brunson scores 32, Towns adds 27, Knicks beat Pistons as Game 4 ends with missed foul call • Apr. 27, 2025, 6:16 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Jalen Marquis Brunson
Born August 31, 1996 (age 28) • New Brunswick • New Jersey

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