Jalen Brunson kept wondering when Thibs was going to put him in as the Knicks took over! Then Brunson came through in the clutch.

As the clock wound down, Brunson, despite battling foul trouble with five personal fouls, re-entered the game with less than three minutes remaining, much to the delight of the Knicks’ faithful. Coach Tom Thibodeau’s decision to bring him back proved decisive, as Brunson showcased his elite skills, scoring key baskets that turned the tide for New York. His deft teardrop shot and relentless drives to the basket ignited the crowd in Indiana, sparking a momentum shift that had seemed impossible just moments earlier.