Knick Of The Week: October 20th to the 26th, 2025! | Jalen Brunson!

The Knicks are three games into the 2025-26 season, and their identity is already clear: this is Jalen Brunson’s team.

From Cleveland to Boston to Miami, Brunson carried the offense with balance, toughness, and poise — the same qualities that made him the face of New York basketball.

🔹 The Numbers Tell the Story

Brunson averaged 30.3 points, 5.7 assists, and 1 steal while shooting 46% from the field during the week (Source: MSG Networks).

He opened with 23 points against the Cavaliers, dropped 31 on the Celtics, and exploded for 37 in Miami, where he also tallied seven assists and three steals (Sources: NBA.com, Reuters).

That mix of scoring and orchestration defined his week — not just getting buckets, but dictating everything around him.

🔹 Commanding the Floor

Brunson’s value isn’t limited to his scoring totals. His ability to control pace and direct traffic has kept the Knicks’ offense flowing even when shots go cold.

He’s probing, drawing help, and feeding teammates in rhythm while maintaining his own efficiency. Every possession runs through his read of the defense, and it shows — the team looks calm, confident, and connected.

Against Boston’s physical guards, he dictated tempo. Against Miami’s traps, he broke them with patience and craft. And in all three games, he looked like the most composed player on the court.

🔹 Efficiency That Matters

Brunson’s 46% field-goal shooting (MSG Networks) isn’t eye-popping, but for a guard who creates nearly every look off the dribble, it’s strong.

He’s taking contested mid-range jumpers and drives through traffic, not open catch-and-shoot attempts. For New York, that steadiness is gold — it keeps the offense grounded when the game slows down.

🏆 The Verdict

For leading the Knicks through the first full week of the season with elite consistency and command, Jalen Brunson is the Knick of the Week for October 22–26, 2025.

He’s the pulse of the team — efficient, unshakable, and relentlessly competitive — and his opening statement to the league is clear: the Knicks have a star in full control.