Illinois Hoops Update- May 31- Brunson and Knicks Are Done for the Season

Illinois Hoops Update- May 31- Brunson and Knicks Are Done for the Season

Jalen Brunson (Stevenson) and his Knicks are done. Indiana Pacers defeated New York Knicks 125-108 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals and advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. Brunson started and had 19 points (8-18 FG, 2-7 3PT, 1-2 FT) with two rebounds, a team-high seven assists, a…

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June 1, 2025

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Jalen Brunson (Stevenson) and his Knicks are done.

Indiana Pacers defeated New York Knicks 125-108 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals and advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000.

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Brunson started and had 19 points (8-18 FG, 2-7 3PT, 1-2 FT) with two rebounds, a team-high seven assists, a game-worst five turnovers, a game-worst -18 plus-minus in 34 minutes. His seven 3-point attempts were a game-high tied with two others.

During the series, he averaged 30.7 points on splits of .504/.349/.915 with 2.5 rebounds,

The NBA Finals between the Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunders tips off on Thursday, June 5 at 7:30 PM. Game 1 will be held at the Paycom centrer in Oklahoma city Thunder.