Following his impressive performance on Friday night, Brunson has entered LeBron James and Michael Jordan territory. He became the fourth player with five or more 35-point and 10-assist games in the playoffs. James, Jordan, and Jerry West are the only other players to accomplish that feat.

Starting Wednesday, the Knicks can exact revenge and return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. Of course, they are very different.

Indiana Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton gives New York Knicks captain Jalen Brunson his flowers after ECF Game 1.