32 points, 5 basketballs and 5 assists, a record of 30 years was reached by Jaylen Brunson 5 times

On May 30, 2025, the NBA Playoff Eastern Conference Finals G5 continued, with the New York Knicks defeating the Indiana Pacers 111-94 at home. This back-to-back battle is of great significance to the Knicks! In the desperate situation of falling behind 1-3, they must win this critical battle at home Madison Garden Plaza in order to continue their playoff journey. At the beginning of the game, the Knicks showed a strong desire to win and excellent execution. In the first quarter, the home team quickly established a lead and maintained a double-digit score difference for most of the time. Although the Pacers tried many times to narrow the score difference, they still failed to find an effective solution. In the second quarter, the Knicks continued to maintain stable performance, expanding their half-field advantage to 11 points through strong impact from the inside and accurate projection from the outside. The second half of the game is even more time for the Knicks to perform! In the third quarter, they once expanded their lead to 22 points, completely controlling the initiative in the game. Although the Pacers made a final counterattack in the final quarter, the Knicks finally won this crucial victory with a 17-point advantage with a more mature game experience and stable performance at critical moments. This victory not only allowed the Knicks to avoid being eliminated, but also extended the suspense of the Eastern Conference Finals to G6, creating the possibility of completing a historic reversal for the team!

Analysis from the tactical execution level, the Knicks' handling of critical moments is more sophisticated. Whether it is the patient organization on the offensive end or the active rotation on the defensive end, it reflects the qualities that a mature team should have. Although the Pacers have shown good points-chasing ability at certain times, they still need to improve their sustainability and stability. At the same time, Jaylen Brunson scored several personal data records in one battle, and his super high shooting percentage of 12 of 18 shots showed the dominance of superstars!

In this life-and-death battle, Jaylen Brunson is undoubtedly the biggest contributor to the Knicks' victory! In just half a quarter of the opening, he scored 12 points with his comprehensive performance of inside and outside shots, laying a good starting foundation for the team. In the first quarter, Brunson's every move seemed extremely decisive and confident. Whether it was his calm treatment when facing double-teams or his firm move when an open opportunity appeared, he showed the big heart and leadership temperament that a top point guard should have. In the

February, although the Pacers launched a fierce counterattack under the leadership of Siakam, Brunson was always able to stand up and stabilize the situation at a critical moment. Not only did he continue to make efforts on the offensive end, he also used his organizational ability to activate the offensive system of the entire team. Whenever the Pacers try to narrow the gap, Brunson can always respond to the opponent's challenge with a precise three-pointer or a beautiful breakthrough score.

The second half of the game was Brunson's solo performance time! After the start of the third quarter, he scored 8 points in a row, helping the team further expand its lead. In this quarter, Brunson showed super explosive scoring power, and the continuous hits outside the three-point line made the fans on the scene crazy. Every score of his score seemed to inject a booster into the team, making the Knicks more confident the more they played on the court. In the final quarter, although the Pacers made a final counterattack, Brunson used his stable performance and scored at critical moments to firmly control the initiative in the game.

In the whole game, Brunson made 12 of 18 shots, made 4 of 7 three-pointers, and made 4 free throws, scoring a comprehensive data of 32 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. His shooting percentage of 66.7% and his three-point shooting percentage of 57.1% fully demonstrate his super execution in key games! What is even more commendable is that in such a high-intensity game, Brunson made only three mistakes, showing extremely outstanding ball protection ability. Such performance not only helped the team win, but also set a benchmark for young teammates how to perform at critical moments!

Brunson reached a number of historical records

According to statistics from the NBA official website, after this game, Jaylen Brunson set impressive records and milestones in many aspects. First of all, this is his second highest single-game score in his career playoffs, second only to his previous personal record. More importantly, the 32-point score also made him the third highest scorer in the Knicks' history in the Eastern Conference Finals, demonstrating his super scoring ability at critical moments!

From the perspective of shooting efficiency, Brunson made 66.7% of his shooting percentage in 12 of 18 shots, setting a record for his personal playoff shooting record of more than 15 games. This data fully demonstrates his ability to maintain extremely high execution ability when facing high-intensity defense. In terms of three-pointers, his shooting percentage of 57.1% of 4 of 7 shots is also impressive, which is also his best performance in more than 5 three-point shots this season!

In terms of organizing offense, although Brunson's 5 assists were not too many, combined with his only 3 mistakes, a 2.67 assist mistake was more valuable than in key games. This data also set his best assist and turnover ratio record in a single game of the playoffs this season with scores of more than 30 points. More importantly, his scoring efficiency at critical moments reached an astonishing level, and his performance on 3 of 4 shots in the fourth quarter demonstrated the dominance that superstars should have at critical moments!

In addition, Brunson's plus or negative value of this game is also his highest record in the life-and-death battle this season. This data not only reflects his outstanding performance, but also reflects his positive impact on the overall performance of the team on the court.. From a historical perspective, the data combination of 32 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists made him the third point guard in the Knicks history to perform so comprehensively in the Eastern Conference Finals. This achievement is enough to be recorded in the team's history!

Jaylen Brunson's performance in this critical battle not only saved the team's playoff life, but also demonstrated the leadership temperament and dominance of a superstar at critical moments. He proved with his practical actions that at the most critical moment, real star players should stand up and take responsibility and lead the team out of difficulties with outstanding personal performance! Such performance undoubtedly raised his historical status to a new level and made people full of more expectations for his future development.

Facing the next G6 game, can Brunson and his Knicks continue such an outstanding state and complete a historic reversal?