Mike Brown points out what was ‘very alarming’ about Jalen Brunson during Knicks’ loss to Cavaliers

After a strong string of recent results, the New York Knicks were defeated by the Cleveland Cavaliers at home, which left many fans disappointed. Despite their talent, the Cavaliers were not considered a strong team this season, making the loss even more disappointing. Speaking after the game, head coach Mike Brown addressed their performance and the factors that contributed to their defeat.

He noted that the Knicks lost the game in the possession category, acknowledging the Cavaliers' extra efforts. Mike Brown expressed his surprise that Jalen Brunson played almost 35 minutes without receiving any free-throw attempts, describing it as "alarming." He questioned the circumstances behind this situation and expressed hope for a more favorable officiating in future games against competitive teams.

Brunson did manage to score 27 points during the game, shooting 12 of 27 from the field and 3 of 8 from beyond the arc. However, the fact that he didn't get to the free-throw line, even though it had been a while since he had a similar performance, was still surprising.