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Jalen Brunson come show say him na real baller for New York Knicks playoff game yesterday. The guy just dey fire from the beginning, score 19 points for first quarter alone. This one na record for Knicks player for opening quarter of playoff game since dem start to track play-by-play data from 1997-98 season.
Whether dem leave am open or dem dey press am with contact, Brunson no gree. Him just dey shoot ball like say na training. For the first half, him shoot 60 percent from the field. Na the third time for him postseason career wey him achieve this kind performance with at least 15 field goal attempts.
The way Brunson start the game hot-hot make everybody for Madison Square Garden stand up. Him dey create space, him dey make difficult shots, him dey carry the team for him back. When other players dey struggle to find rhythm, Brunson just dey deliver.
This kind start na wetin Knicks need for playoff atmosphere. The energy wey Brunson bring from the beginning set tone for the whole game. Opponents try different defenses on am but nothing work. Him just dey find way to score.
Fans wey dey watch the game know say na special performance. The 19 first quarter points break previous Knicks playoff record for opening quarter. Statistics show say since 1997-98, no Knicks player don score reach that number for first quarter of playoff game.
Brunson shooting percentage for the half remain consistent despite increased defensive attention. The 60 percent shooting mark with minimum 15 attempts show say him efficiency no be luck. Na skill and preparation make am happen.
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