Jalen Brunson struggles while Knicks lead NBA Finals series 2-1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 3:06 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The New York Knicks dropped Game 3 of the NBA Finals to the San Antonio Spurs, 115-111, on June 9, 2026. Despite leading the series 2-1, the Knicks face concerns about Jalen Brunson's performance. Brunson has recorded as many turnovers as assists and has a shooting percentage of 37% from the field. The Spurs have outscored the Knicks by 14 points with him on the court, while the team outperforms when he is off the floor. The series resumes in San Antonio with Game 5 scheduled.
- •Knicks lead NBA Finals series 2-1 after Game 3 loss
- •Brunson has 13 turnovers and 13 assists in the Finals
- •Brunson shooting 37% from the field so far
- •Spurs outscore Knicks by 14 points with Brunson on the court
- •Game 5 will be played in San Antonio next
- 3:06 PMYahoo Sports — Wild Jalen Brunson stat raises major questions for Knicks in NBA Finals
"This stunning Jalen Brunson statistic suggests that the New York Knicks have been better without him than with him.
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