Cavaliers’ forward warns referees about Jalen Brunson’s UNREASONABLE fouling ‘antics’ during playoff matchup
Isaac Okoro calls out Knicks guard Jalen Brunson for his antics during their game 1 matchup
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Isaac Okoro claims that Jalen Brunson‘s antics on the court need to be seen by referees as he feels Brunson sells his fouls. The New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 101-97 in game 1 of their first-round series, as Brunson showed out with 27 points. The Knicks take on the Cavs in game two tonight as Brunson and Okoro matchup.
Okoro spoke about Brunson in the lead-up to tonight’s game and said – “Nodding your head back, falling on the ground when not a lot of physicality is used on you.” Despite the Knicks and the Cavaliers shooting a similar amount of free throws and Brunson attempting just 4 of them, Okoro feels his antics allow him to get to the line more often.
“Talk to the refs; let them know some of the antics that he might do,” said Okoro when asked about his preparation for tonight while guarding Brunson. Okoro is the starting guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers and will look to slow down Brunson with the help of the referees in tonight’s matchup. The Knicks are looking to win back-to-back playoff games for the first time since 2013.
Jalen Brunson will look to extend scoring streak against Cavaliers tonight
Brunson averaged 25 points in his four regular-season meetings with the Cavaliers, including a 48-point explosion in their last regular-season meeting. He attempted 21 free throws in the four regular season games the Knicks played against the Cavaliers, winning three. The year saw Brunson average a career-high 5.8 free throws regarding Okoro’s view of Brunson’s antics.
Brunson scored 21 of his 27 points in the second half in game 1 to give the Knicks a narrow four-point victory in Cleveland. The Cavaliers tried to defend Brunson in the second half with various methods but failed to contain the star. The Cavaliers defended him with 6-foot-7 wing Cedi Osman for lengthy portions of the fourth quarter, with mixed success. In the fourth quarter, Brunson went 4-for-9 from the field for nine points.
The New York Knicks have won just one playoff series this century and will look to beat their Eastern rivals for a place in the conference semifinals. The Knicks acquired Brunson last year after they missed the playoffs and he has had an instant impact helping them secure the 5th seed in the East this season. The New York Knicks will also hope Brunson can carry them to the second round.
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