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Jalen Brunson Breaks Kobe’s Record With NBA-High Clutch 102 4th-Quarter Points

Brunson Rewrites NBA Playoff History Books

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Jalen Brunson has time and again shown why he remains one of the most clutch players in the modern day NBA. The 28-year-old’s clutch plays have resulted in multiple wins for his side. Brunson bailed out the Knicks in many closely contested matches against the Detroit Pistons in the first round.

He has continued that trend even against the Boston Celtics by killing them with timely three pointer daggers. Brunson’s clutch prowess can be better understood by a fascinating fact. He has scored 102 points in the 4th quarter this postseason.

His 102 points is also the highest by any NBA player since 1997. The first 10 games have been a spectacle from Jalen Brunson. Kobe Bryant stands in second place at 100 points. The Knicks forward took over Bryant’s 100 points in the last game, etching himself in the history books.

Look at the names on this list with Jalen Brunson…

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Kobe Bryant hit the century figure twice in his postseason career. Once in 2000 and the second time in 2003. While the baby faced Assassin is also not far away from the top two. In the 2023 postseason action, Curry smashed 99 points, but his side couldn’t go beyond the semi-finals.

Jalen Brunson is one of the major reasons behind the New York Knicks surge in the East. They currently have a 3-1 series lead against the Boston Celtics and winning on Wednesday will seal their berth in the Eastern Conference finals.

Knicks Near First Finals Since 2000

The New York Knicks are eyeing a Conference Final berth as they take on the Boston Celtics on Wednesday in the game 5. Winning at the TD Garden would mean that the New York based franchise will make their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2000. It has been a long wait for the New York fans.

The Knicks at the turn of the century defeated the Miami Heat in a thrilling 4–3 series to qualify for the Conference finals. However, things didn’t go their way, and they were defeated by the Indiana Pacers by 2-4. Since then, New York has had three semi-finals appearances.

If the Jalen Brunson led side manages to win on Wednesday, they would get an opportunity to avenge the 1999-2000 NBA Conference Finals result against the Indiana Pacers. After knocking down the Cleveland Cavaliers by 4-1, the Pacers are firmly waiting for their Eastern Conference opponents.