Jalen Brunsonof the New York Knicksthe award for the ‘Clutch’ player of the year at the NBAa recognition that distinguishes To the best in tight endings.
The Knicks base won the also finalists Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets) y Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves).
What does it mean to be a ‘clutch’ player in the NBA?
The NBA defines the ‘clutch’ situations such as possessions in the last five minutes of the fourth period or in the extension when the score is on margins of 5 points maximum.
Jalen Brunson wins the NBA ‘clutch’ player awardNBA
In this way, Brunson averaged 5.6 points this season at ‘Clutch’ with 51.5 % in field shots and 84 % from the personnel line.
He was the league player with more baskets in those situations (52) and the second in the number of points (156). He also promoted the Knicks to a 17-11 in those 28 games with ‘clutch’ for New Yorkers.
The Knicks (third parties of the East) are tied 1-1 against the Pistons (Sixth) in a series that will play on Thursday in Detroit their third game
