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Brunson

After the Nets took a one-point lead with 2:35 to play, Brunson scored the next three baskets for the Knicks and hit the final two free throws. The 28-year-old point guard scored eight of the last 10 points for New York in the four-point victory against the Nets. Brunson dropped 34 points on Monday and had just 17 points Tuesday, though he came through in the clutch at the end. His streak of scoring at least 25 points ended at six games.

In a matchup of two of the best point guards in the East, Brunson shined brighter to help the Knicks beat Trae Young and the Hawks. Brunson bounced back from a rough shooting night against Minnesota and provided his typical efficient scoring, though he did have a subpar night at the free throw line. Brunson had scored at least 25 points in six straight games, though that hasn’t resulted in sustained winning for the Knicks recently. Still it’s been great for fantasy managers, and he should feast on the Nets in Brooklyn on Tuesday.

Brunson led the Knicks in scoring, but he’s had better nights shooting the basketball. However, the Knicks point guard has shot 50% from the field over the past two weeks, which is one reason why he has provided top-40 value during this stretch. The improved shooting has pushed Brunson inside the top-50 in 9-cat formats, so the production is trending in the right direction, even with Friday’s effort. The Knicks play three games during Week 13, beginning with the Hawks on Monday.

Wednesday’s game likely offered more suspense than many Knicks fans expected, even with Tyrese Maxey and Paul George returning to the 76ers’ starting lineup. But New York escaped with the overtime victory, largely thanks to Brunson. He scored or assisted on the Knicks’ first 10 points of the extra period, providing the visitors with a large enough margin to hang on for the win. The Knicks end their Week 12 slate on Friday against the Timberwolves.

Brunson injured his shoulder on Sunday but was still able to play a full workload against the Pistons the next day. He was initially given a probable tag, and he has now been cleared to suit up in this game.

After tweaking his shoulder during Sunday’s win over the Bucks, Brunson played 39 minutes in Monday’s loss to Detroit. The probable tag suggests he’ll be available to play and take on his usual workload as the Knicks look to bounce back.

Brunson injured his shoulder on Sunday, but finished the game while dropping 44 points on the Bucks. The 28-year-old point guard was listed as questionable Tuesday, but ultimately played and dropped 31 points on the Pistons. Brunson appears to be fine and should continue his high level of play as of late.

Brunson was listed as questionable Monday after he injured his shoulder Sunday against the Bucks. The 28-year-old point guard was able to finish Sunday’s game as he lit up Milwaukee for 44 points. While the Knicks could’ve opted to play it safe with their star, it’s wheels up for Brunson against the Pistons Monday.

Brunson injured his shoulder Sunday and, though he finished the game, the Knicks may choose to play it safe with him for the second leg of a back-to-back set. If Brunson is ultimately ruled out, Miles McBride could earn his first start of the season. Deuce averaged 18.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 3.6 triples in 16 starts last season.

Nothing would keep Brunson from redeeming himself after he and the Knicks played poorly in Friday’s home loss to the Thunder. Not even his right shoulder, which the Knicks captain injured during the third quarter of Sunday’s blowout win. Brunson came out hot, establishing a career-high for points in a quarter when he dropped 23 in the first. He picked up where he left off after returning from the shoulder injury, surpassing the 40-point mark for the second time this season. Fantasy managers should consider Brunson questionable for Monday’s game against the Pistons. If he cannot play, Miles McBride will be the “next man up.”