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New York Knicks will be hosting defending NBA champions Boston Celtics in Game 6 in the Eastern Conference semifinals on Friday, May 16th at the Madison Square Garden in New York. All eyes would be on Jalen Brunson, whether he features against New York Knicks or not.
Will Jalen Brunson play against Boston Celtics?
The 28-year-old point guard will be seen playing in Game 6 against New York Knicks as he is not listed on the team's injury report. He featured in 65 regular season games in this year's campaign. In those 65 matches, he averaged 26.0 points, 2.9 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 0.9 steals per game.
Brunson featured in the first round series against Detroit Pistons. The seven games series was won 4-2 by New York Knicks. In Game 1, Brunson played for 40 minutes as he registered 34 points, 2 rebounds and 8 assists. In Game 2, Brunson played for 44 minutes as he recorded 37 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.
During Game 3, Brunson clocked 39 minutes as he notched up 30 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists and 1 block. During Game 4, Brunson featured on the court for 39 minutes along with 32 points, 5 rebounds, 11 assists and 1 block. During Game 5, Brunson had 36 minutes under his belt as he finished the match with 16 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists. During Game 6, Brunson had 42 minutes under his belt along with 40 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists.
Jalen Brunson even played the first five matches against Boston Celtics. In Game 1, Brunson played for 44 minutes as he registered 29 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals. In Game 2, Brunson had 38 minutes under his belt as he notched up 17 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists and 1 block.
During Game 3, Brunson played for 40 minutes as finished the match with 27 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists and 1 steal. During Game 4, Brunson played for 40 minutes as he registered 39 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists. During Game 5, Brunson played for 33 minutes along with 22 points, 1 rebound and 6 assists. Jalen Brunson has averaged 20.3 points, 4.7 assists and 2.9 rebounds in the 20 games that he has played against the Boston Celtics in his career.
Jayson Tatum will be sidelined from Game 6 against the New York Knicks. On the other hand, Knicks have Precious Achiuwa on the injury report as he is questionable for Game 6. The seven game series is currently led by New York Knicks as they have 3-2 lead over Boston Celtics.
When and where to watch New York Knicks and Boston Celtics Game 6?
The tip-off time for the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics Game 6 is 8:00 pm ET. The live broadcast of New York Knicks and Boston Celtics Game 6 will be available on ESPN. The fans can enjoy live streaming of New York Knicks and Boston Celtics Game 6 on Fubo TV app.
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