New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson expressed his dissatisfaction with a crucial moment in their Game 3 loss to the Indiana Pacers. After a timeout, Brunson attempted a three-pointer hoping to draw a foul, but the shot missed. He admitted it was a terrible decision and acknowledged that he should have taken more time.
Jalen Brunson talks about his late three-point attempt with the Knicks down 3:
"It's a terrible decision and something I need to learn from." pic.twitter.com/9oZ6CZOBWO
— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) May 11, 2024
The attempt
In Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, New York Knicks star point guard Jalen Brunson faced a pivotal moment. After Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard hit a three-pointer to break a 106-106 tie, Brunson attempted to answer by launching a triple. Unfortunately, no foul was called, and the shot missed badly. The Pacers capitalized on this opportunity, cutting the series deficit to 2-1.
The acknowledgement
Brunson himself acknowledged that it was a “terrible decision” and something he needs to learn from. He had 16.4 seconds to work with after a timeout, but he rushed the shot just seconds after catching the in-bounds pass. Reflecting on the situation, he admitted that he should have taken his time. Despite finishing with 26 points, it was Brunson’s first time shooting under 45 percent in the playoffs since Game 2 of the first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers. He’ll aim for better decision-making when the Knicks face the Pacers in Game 4.
Fans’ reactions
Love JB. Takes accountability and moves on to the next game. True leader.
— LeoJS127 (@leojs127) May 11, 2024
No excuses we win next
— Strypes (@FXStrypes) May 11, 2024
It’s cool one thing we know about jalen once he has a bad game he plays better the next game
— Decka (@DECKA_718) May 11, 2024
Hearing this a little too much now. Don’t force it JB let the game come to you. You got this!!! 🔶🔷
— Javon Simmons (@K1NGS1MMONS) May 11, 2024
Franchise player doesn’t take that shot
Dime store James Harden with the worst defense in the league
— Downtown Kaboom (@downtownkaboom) May 11, 2024
Definition of a loser. Spotlight getting too big
— Ges◎lfelstein📚 (@Gesolfelstein) May 11, 2024
It was a terrible decision… he was surrounded but we move…
— EKOMS (@ranked27) May 11, 2024
Chaturbate Fred must have missed Jalen getting hit on the arm before the shot @FredKatz
— larry israel (@larryisrael2) May 11, 2024
I have to say one thing JB does need to work on is his late game decisions when it comes to final possessions. Have had a lot of missed opportunities on poor shots this season and these playoffs
— Michael Mozzarella (@mikemoz50) May 11, 2024
That's what a great player does. Takes accountability… see u game 4
— Poppy (@wollapop) May 11, 2024
Conclusion
Despite scoring 26 points, it was his first playoff game shooting under 45 percent since the first round against the Philadelphia 76ers. Brunson aims to improve his decision-making in Game 4. Fans hope Brunson bounces back and makes more strategic choices in the upcoming games.
