Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Fractures Hand In Game 7 Loss To Pacers

Jalen Brunson's Game 7 concluded with a fractured left hand, marking the end of the New York Knicks' season. Brunson sustained the injury and missed the fourth quarter in the Knicks' 130-109 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. This victory propelled the Pacers to the Eastern Conference finals, where they will face the top-seeded Boston Celtics.

Before his exit, Brunson had scored 17 points on 6-of-17 shooting and provided nine assists. His performance in the first six games of the series against Indiana was impressive, averaging 31.8 points and 5.7 assists. Brunson's contributions were crucial to New York's success in the 2023-24 season.

During the regular season, Brunson finished fifth in NBA MVP voting, averaging 28.7 points, 6.7 assists, and 3.6 rebounds. His efforts were instrumental in leading the Knicks to a competitive position in the playoffs.

The Knicks' official Twitter account confirmed Brunson's injury, stating that he would miss the remainder of the game due to his fractured left hand.

Jalen Brunson (fractured left hand) will miss the remainder of the game.

— NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) May 19, 2024

Brunson's absence was felt as the Knicks struggled to keep up with the Pacers in the final quarter. Despite his injury, his performance throughout the series and regular season has been commendable.

The Pacers' advancement to face Boston sets up an intriguing matchup in the Eastern Conference finals. The Celtics, holding the top seed, will be a formidable opponent for Indiana.

As for Brunson and the Knicks, their focus will now shift to recovery and preparation for the next season. The team's performance this year has set a solid foundation for future success.