Jalen Brunson kept on attacking James Harden — it was a predictable Knicks masterclass
Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks to a significant victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the playoffs. His ability to exploit matchups against James Harden was a key factor in the Knicks' impressive 22-point comeback in the fourth quarter. The win positions the Knicks as strong contenders for their first Finals appearance in the 21st Century.
- ▪Jalen Brunson consistently attacked James Harden during the game.
- ▪The Knicks achieved a historic 22-point comeback in the fourth quarter.
- ▪The final score was 115-104 in favor of the Knicks, giving them a 1-0 series lead.
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New York Knicks Stefan Bondy Jalen Brunson kept on attacking James Harden — it was a predictable Knicks masterclass By Stefan Bondy Published May 20, 2026, 12:58 a.m. ET Jalen Brunson hits a jumper over James Harden during Knicks' win over Cavaliers on May 18, 2026. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google It was spectacular and predictable. Jalen Brunson, the best ball handler and shot creator on the court, just kept finding himself in isolations against James Harden, a historic choke artist who moves too deliberately and, when tired, plays defense like it’s pickup at the YMCA. Time and again this happened in the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s Game 1.
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