Damian Lillard Reacts to Knicks Star Jalen Brunson’s 38-Point Explosion Vs. Milwaukee Bucks - Sport News

Damian Lillard Reacts to Knicks Star Jalen Brunson’s 38-Point Explosion Vs. Milwaukee Bucks

Damian Lillard did all he could for the Milwaukee Bucks on Christmas Day against the New York Knicks. It just wasn’t enough, though, as Jalen Brunson exploded for 38 points to carry his team to a 129-122 victory at the Madison Square Garden.

Jalen Brunson Dominates Milwaukee Bucks

Dec 25, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Damian Lillard did all he could for the Milwaukee Bucks on Christmas Day against the New York Knicks. It just wasn’t enough, though, as Jalen Brunson exploded for 38 points to carry his team to a 129-122 victory at the Madison Square Garden.

Jalen Brunson Dominates Milwaukee Bucks

Brunson had no intention of letting his team suffer two losses in the span of three days against the Bucks, and so he took it upon himself to make sure that this wasn’t going to be the case. The Knicks star went 15-of-28 from the field for a game-high 38 points, with four rebounds, six assists, one trey, a steal, and zero turnovers in a very impressive 37 minutes of action.

After the game, Lillard conceded that Brunson gave them all sorts of problems during the game:

“A lot of times in our coverages, [Brunson has] been able to get to his spots, but we’ve been able to overall control the game regardless,” Lillard said, via Jamal Collier of ESPN. “But sometimes when a guy gets rolling and they get comfortable and they start feeling good, when it becomes a tight game, it can be a problem.”

Dec 25, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) is guarded by New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley (5) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Brunson was indeed an issue for the Bucks in this one as Lillard and Co. pretty much had no answer for him throughout the contest.

Lillard wasn’t bad himself, logging 32 points on 10-of-21 from the floor, along with one rebound, eight assists, a steal, and four triples. Despite his effort, however, it was Brunson who outdueled Dame on Christmas Day.

May 6, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) reacts to being struck ing the face by Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (2) during the second half of game three of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
May 6, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; New York guard Jalen B (11) reacts to being struck ing the face by Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (2) during the second half of game three of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 25, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 25, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York guard Jalen B (11) drives to the basket against Milwaukee center Brook Lopez (11) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
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Brunson had no intention of letting his team suffer two losses in the span of three days against the Bucks, and so he took it upon himself to make sure that this wasn’t going to be the case. The Knicks star went 15-of-28 from the field for a game-high 38 points, with four rebounds, six assists, one trey, a steal, and zero turnovers in a very impressive 37 minutes of action.

After the game, Lillard conceded that Brunson gave them all sorts of problems during the game:

“A lot of times in our coverages, [Brunson has] been able to get to his spots, but we’ve been able to overall control the game regardless,” Lillard said, via Jamal Collier of ESPN. “But sometimes when a guy gets rolling and they get comfortable and they start feeling good, when it becomes a tight game, it can be a problem.”

Dec 25, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) is guarded by New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley (5) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 25, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Milwaukee guard Damian L (0) is guarded by New York guard Immanuel Quickley (5) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Brunson was indeed an issue for the Bucks in this one as Lillard and Co. pretty much had no answer for him throughout the contest.

Lillard wasn’t bad himself, logging 32 points on 10-of-21 from the floor, along with one rebound, eight assists, a steal, and four triples. Despite his effort, however, it was Brunson who outdueled Dame on Christmas Day.

May 6, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) reacts to being struck ing the face by Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (2) during the second half of game three of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports

May 6, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) reacts to being struck ing the face by Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (2) during the second half of game three of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
May 6, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; New York guard Jalen B (11) reacts to being struck ing the face by Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (2) during the second half of game three of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports

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