Knicks’ Jalen Brunson puts himself on the spot after tough loss to Cavs
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Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks saw their four-game winning streak get snapped by the Cleveland Cavaliers, 115-107, at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
It was a rematch of last season’s Eastern Conference Finals, where the Knicks swept the Cavaliers, including clawing back from a 22-point deficit in Game 1. But this time, Cleveland was more prepared in crunch time.
Brunson finished with 27 points on 12-of-23 shooting, three rebounds, and five assists. He, however, felt that he could have done more on offense.
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“From how we started the game to how we finished it, just from my end, I can’t be hesitant. I can’t be stagnant at times. It puts my team at a disadvantage. I just got to be a little more aggressive with my mistakes if I’m making any,” said Brunson in the video posted by SNY.
The reigning Finals MVP acknowledged that the Cavaliers gave him tough reads, which affected his aggression.
“You gotta give them a lot of credit. It’s something I’ll be a little more prepared for. I just didn’t adjust in-game as fast as I wanted to. I was still able to make plays, but not enough to win,” added Brunson.
Jalen Brunson took responsibility for being hesitant and stagnant on offense vs. Cleveland
"It puts my team at a disadvantage. I just got to be a little more aggressive with my mistakes if I'm making any" pic.twitter.com/WxPitg226G
— SNY Knicks (@sny_knicks) November 12, 2026
The defending champions attempted another rousing comeback, but the Cavaliers did not fold.
The Knicks fell to 6-5, including 4-3 at home, while the Cavaliers improved to 6-6.
New York was back in full health, as Josh Hart returned from a three-game absence due to an ankle injury and an illness. But it was not enough to defeat Cleveland, which got a season-high 32 points from James Harden.
The Knicks will return to action on Friday against the Indiana Pacers.
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