Jalen Brunson Scores 38 in Game 5 Win Over Heat As Knicks Stay Alive in Series

• The New York Knicks defeated the Miami Heat in Game 5
• Jalen Brunson led the Knicks in scoring with 38 points
• The Knicks sent the series back to Miami for Game 6

The New York Knicks kept their title hopes alive with a 112-103 victory over the Miami Heat, in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series on Wednesday night.

Jalen Brunson starred for the Knicks in the must-win contest, scoring 38 points, grabbing nine rebounds, and dishing out seven assists.

He played all 48 minutes in Game 5 with their playoff lives hanging in the balance.

Two other players scored in double figures for the Knicks, who denied Miami’s first attempt to become just the second eighth-seeded team to reach the conference finals.

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Barrett and Randle shine

RJ Barrett delivered in Game 5, finishing with 26 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and one block, per ESPN.

He shot 8 of 17 from the field, including 3 of 8 from beyond the arc.

Julius Randle also contributed, racking up 24 points, five boards, and five assists. He shot 7 of 13 from the floor, including 4 of 7 from the 3-point area.

Knicks rally after poor start

The Knicks got off to a terrible start as they trailed the Heat by 10 points after the first quarter. They turned things around in the second quarter, outscoring Miami 36-23 to build a 50-47 lead entering the halftime break.

New York opened the second frame with an 18-2 blast to grab the lead against the Heat.

The Knicks continued their excellent play in the third quarter, stretching their lead to 19 points after embarking on a 23-7 run to start the second half.

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There is no quit with the Heat, who made a furious rally in the fourth quarter. They sliced the opposition's lead all the way down to two points at 103-101 following Jimmy Butler’s free throw with 2:37 left.

The Knicks survived that late onslaught, finishing the game with a 9-2 run to extend their season for at least one more game.

Jokic delivers in Game 5

Sports Brief recently reported on the Nuggets’ win over the Suns in Game 5 of their second-round series.

Nikola Jokic starred in Denver’s victory, registering a triple-double with 29 points, 13 rebounds, and 12 assists.

Michael Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray each scored 19 points for the Nuggets, who hold a 3-2 lead in the series.