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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 24: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks reacts before the first half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 24, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
On Sunday night, the New York Knicks lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder by a score of 111-100 (in Oklahoma).
Despite the loss, All-Star point guard Jalen Brunson had 32 points, five rebounds and five assists while shooting 13/22 from the field and 4/7 from three-point range in 37 minutes of playing time.
New York Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Made History
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 01: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks reacts during the first quarter of the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden on March 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
In addition, Brunson also made Knicks history.
Real App wrote: “Jalen Brunson is the fastest player in Knicks history to reach 100 career 30-point games.”
GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 14: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks and Team Knicks reacts after a shot during the Kia Shooting Stars during 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend at Intuit Dome on February 14, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ryan Sirius Sun/Getty Images)
Brunson signed with the Knicks in the summer of 2022.
Since that point, he has become one of the best 20 players in the NBA (and helped the Knicks reach the NBA playoffs all three years).
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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