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Knicks' Jalen Brunson Outlines Response to Hawks' Double-Teams After Game 4 Win
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson addressed defensive strategies from the Atlanta Hawks following Monday's practice. He emphasized finding open teammates amid blitzes and double-teams. Coach Mike Brown and guard Miles McBride also discussed Brunson's role in the ongoing series.
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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson spoke after practice on Monday, outlining his approach to countering blitzes and double-teams from the Atlanta Hawks. 'Find the open man,' Brunson said when asked how he combats such defenses. He added, 'There’s two on the ball.
' Brunson's performance has faced challenges in the series, with Dyson Daniels and Nickeil Alexander-Walker guarding him throughout. He committed six turnovers during the Knicks' Game 4 win.
The Knicks coach spoke on Monday about the team's strategy, stating that decisions on whether Brunson plays through double-teams or passes the ball are made by feel. The coach noted that getting Karl-Anthony Towns the ball in different spots helped take pressure off Brunson. He also praised Brunson as a great screen setter with a good change of pace that can cause confusion.
Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 10 assists as part of a triple-double in Game 4, contributing to the Knicks' success. Knicks guard Miles McBride spoke on Monday, saying of Brunson, 'I feel like that’s who he’s been. I think he does a great job of gravitating multiple defenders to him.
Teams are gonna do that on purpose. These tactics helped in Game 4, where the team played through Towns as a hub.
