LeBron James highlights challenges of defending Jalen Brunson in playoffs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 1:10 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
LeBron James discussed Jalen Brunson's scoring prowess during a recent podcast. Brunson averages nearly 27 points per game in the current NBA postseason. He recorded 30 points in the Knicks' opening game victory against the Spurs and added 20 points in Game 2. However, Brunson's 32 points in Game 3 weren't enough to secure a win as the Spurs took the match 115-111. Game 4 is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET Wednesday night.
- •Brunson scores nearly 27 points per game this postseason.
- •LeBron cites Brunson’s left-handed play as a defensive challenge.
- •Brunson had 30 points in Game 1 and 20 in Game 2.
- •Game 3 ended with the Spurs defeating Knicks 115-111.
- •Game 4 will tip off Wednesday night at 8:30 p.m. ET.
- 1:10 AMYahoo Sports — LeBron James identifies what makes Jalen Brunson so hard to defend
"Jalen Brunson is one of the best scorers in the NBA postseason, averaging just under 27 points per game for the New York Knicks.
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