Jalen Brunson Clinches NBA Clutch Player of the Year, Dominating in Crunch Time
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New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson has been awarded the NBA's clutch player of the year for his exceptional performance in critical game moments during the season. Brunson, who led the league with 52 clutch field goals, secured the award with 70 out of 100 first-place votes, outshining competitors like Nikola Jokic and Anthony Edwards.
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Jalen Brunson won the NBA clutch player of the year award, receiving 70 out of 100 first-place votes.
Brunson led the league with 52 field goals in clutch situations, defined as games within five points in the last five minutes of the fourth quarter or overtime.
He averaged 5.6 points on 51.5% shooting in clutch time, with the Knicks achieving a 17-11 record in games where he played in clutch situations.
Brunson excelled particularly in the final 30 seconds of games, shooting 64.7% from the field and 50% from three-point range.
The award was voted on by a panel of 100 global writers and broadcasters, with nominations from NBA head coaches.
Brunson is the third winner of the award, following De'Aaron Fox and Stephen Curry.
