Jalen Brunson Gives Honest Assessment of Knicks After Preseason Loss to 76ers
Jalen Brunson reacted to the Knicks' preseason loss to the 76ers, who didn't play three starters, including LeBron James.
The Philadelphia 76ers secured a preseason victory over the New York Knicks, 120-97, during their first matchup of the season. Despite the Knicks sending almost all of their players onto the court, the starters logged a total of 39 minutes, with Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby each contributing 12 points. Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges added 10 points combined.
Following the game, Brunson offered a candid assessment of the Knicks' performance. "It's a good first step," he stated, "but it's not a great first step. As long as we're making strides in the right direction, it's something to be happy about. There's still a lot for us to learn and be better at early." While acknowledging that the preseason games have limited stakes, the Knicks must also prepare for the upcoming regular season, where the starters will see increased playing time and impact.
The 76ers, featuring NBA stars like Jaylen Brown and VJ Edgecombe, are motivated to start their season strong, knowing they will face their first regular-season game against the Knicks on Tuesday, October 20.
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