The New York Knicks rallied from a 20-point second-half deficit to stun the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, stealing a 108-105 overtime win at TD Garden.
Jalen Brunson will again be central to the Knicks’ offensive attack as they look to take a commanding 2-0 series lead on Wednesday night.
Here’s the top Brunson prop bet to consider on DraftKings Sportsbook for Game 2:
Best Jalen Brunson Prop Bet on DraftKings Sportsbook
Over 25.5 Points (-125)
Brunson continues to elevate his game in the postseason, averaging 31.1 points, 7.7 assists, and 4.0 rebounds across seven playoff games. He scored 29 points and added five assists in Game 1 despite battling foul trouble and facing one of the league’s most physical defenses.
The Celtics struggled to contain Brunson and gave him space in key moments, particularly down the stretch. Even while shooting 9-of-22 from the field and just 2-of-8 from beyond the arc, Brunson found ways to score efficiently and stay aggressive, earning nine trips to the free-throw line.
With Kristaps Porzingis listed as probable and the Celtics expected to tighten their perimeter defense, Brunson should remain heavily involved, especially if foul trouble is less of a factor.
Given Boston’s Game 1 struggles defending without fouling and the Knicks’ need for a steady scoring presence in a hostile environment, Brunson is positioned for another high-usage outing. He’s cleared 25.5 points in five of his last six playoff games and remains the engine of New York’s offense.
Boston tends to rely on switching and trying to survive with its on-ball defender surviving in space while taking away shooters on the perimeter. Brunson will have to remain persistent throughout the game, being aggressive to attack, but that plays into his style.
As the Celtics attempt to bounce back and avoid falling into a 0-2 hole, expect Brunson to rise to the occasion and surpass this point line once again.
