# Jalen Brunson has a simple explanation for his surprisingly slow Knicks start

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/jalen-brunson-has-a-simple-explanation-for-his-surprisingly-slow-knicks-start/
- Published: 2026-11-04T02:20:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T06:54:38+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/03/sports/jalen-brunson-has-a-simple-explanation-for-slow-knicks-start/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Brunson says he is simply missing shots he usually makes.
- His shooting percentages are down across the board.
- New York is also struggling to score late in possessions.

## Summary

Jalen Brunson has started the Knicks season with unusually poor shooting, but he says the reason is straightforward: he is missing shots he normally makes. The slump matters because New York’s offence relies heavily on his ability to score, especially when possessions are nearly over.

Brunson is shooting 39.3 per cent from the field, 33.3 per cent from three-point range and 73.2 per cent from the free-throw line, all down on last season. His shot selection and the level of defensive pressure are similar to last year, though his late-clock accuracy has fallen sharply: he is making 26.7 per cent of attempts with seven to four seconds left and 35.7 per cent with under four seconds, compared with 48.8 and 46.6 per cent respectively last season. Knicks coach Mike Brown said Brunson is taking the right shots and expects them to start falling.

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