The only thing that doesn t go to 20+ in the Eastern Conference Finals: Brunson was ridiculed in a critical battle, lost without free throws

On June 1, in the G6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Knicks defeated the Pacers 108-125 and were eliminated 2-4 with a big score. Brunson, the core of the Knicks, was awkward in the most critical game. Before the game, the US media still exaggerated that he was Iverson, but he made 19 points and 5 mistakes in the life-and-death battle (the only one who failed to reach 20+ in the Eastern Conference Finals), and only scored 4 points and 1 mistake in the final quarter.

US media mocked the Pacers' defense against Brunson as the Lakers' strategy to defend Harden back then. They could only hold their hands behind their backs or they would be fouled by Brunson. In fact, Brunson scored 7 points and 2 assists in the first quarter without free throws.

There was a controversial moment in the second quarter. He first took the initiative to have physical contact with Nembukhad, and then Nembukhad pressed him and he pushed Nembukhad. As a result, the referee gave Nembukhad a foul. Brunson was restricted in the second quarter and made a very bad move of 1 of 3 shots + 1 of 2 free throws to score 3 points and 2 assists. Brunson only had 2 free throws in the whole first half.

The change of sides and then changed sides, Brunson was still defended by Nesmith and Nembukhad. His restricted dribble was almost intercepted by Nembukhad. He played 9 minutes and scored 2 of 4 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist. After playing in three quarters, Brunson scored 15 points and 5 assists. This is Brunson's first free throw in three quarters this year.

Brunson took less than 3 minutes to come back in the final quarter. Brunson scored points in both breakthroughs, but he couldn't defend against Nembhard. The inside-small outside opened to widen the gap to 19 points. Brunson was replaced with 1 minute and 52 seconds left, and it was obvious that Thibodeau gave up the game. Brunson made a 4-pointer and 1 turnover in the final quarter.

Full game, Brunson made 8 of 18 three-pointers and 2 of 7 free throws, 19 points, 7 assists, 2 rebounds and 5 turnovers, with a shooting percentage of 44.4%.

Many US media mocked Brunson in the key battle as a big fat man and would not play without free throws.

Text/Yan Xiaobai: Brunson Observation