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- Jalen Brunson scored 39 points on 15-of-23 shooting in Game 5, giving the Knicks a 126-97 win and a 3-2 series lead.
- Coach Mike Brown praised Brunson’s eight assists, one turnover and +23 plus-minus, noting it surpassed his first-four-game output and he entered the series averaging 25.5 points on 41.6% shooting.
- Owner James Dolan warned that a first-round loss would be catastrophic, saying the Knicks must reach the NBA Finals.
