Jalen Brunson Stats Tonight: How did Knicks superstar fare against Detroit Pistons? (Apr. 21) | 2025 NBA Playoffs, Game 2

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks hosted the Detroit Pistons in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series on Monday. After helping the Knicks to a come-from-behind 123-112 win two nights ago, Brunson looked to push his team to a 2-0 series lead. The lefty guard, who had 34 points in Game 1, hoped to have another efficient night in the rematch.

Brunson did not make his first basket until 7:58 in the first quarter, a floater deep into Detroit's defense. The Knicks needed his four points and two assists to stay within 25-18 of the Pistons.

The All-Star guard had a more productive stretch in the second quarter, helping his team cut the deficit to 55-49 at halftime. Brunson went 4-for-7, including 3-for-4 from deep, to carry the Knicks.

Jalen Brunson lost his one-on-one duel with Pistons All-Star Cade Cunningham in the third quarter. Brunson went 2-for-8, including 0-for-3 from behind the arc. Cunningham's nine points kept the visiting team in the driver's seat. The Knicks fell behind 20-18 in the period to trail 75-67 entering the fourth quarter.

Brunson was more productive in the last 12 minutes but also missed some crucial shots. He muffed a 24-footer that would have cut Detroit's lead to 98-97 with 6.0 seconds remaining. Brunson's final attempt, another pull-up 3-pointer, barely grazed the rim in the Knicks' 100-94 Game 2 loss on Monday.

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	FG	3-PT FG	FT	+/-
Jalen Brunson	37	3	7	2	0	6	12-27	4-12	9-11	-2

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Jalen Brunson records second 30-point game against the Detroit Pistons

Jalen Brunson has laid to rest concerns about an injured ankle that forced him to miss multiple games late in the season. Against the Detroit Pistons in the first-round of the playoffs, he has been playing at an All-NBA level. The lefty guard just dropped 37 points behind 12-for-27 shooting in the New York Knicks' Game 2 loss.

Brunson is now averaging 35.5 points per game on 44.4% efficiency, including 35.3% from deep in the playoffs. Despite his impressive numbers, the Knicks will head to Detroit with the series tied at 1-1.

Jalen Brunson must sustain his scorching hot form to keep the Knicks from trailing 3-1 when the series returns to New York.