The Knicks achieved a 19-12 record in clutch games this season, ranking fifth in the NBA, largely due to Jalen Brunson, who played a pivotal role with a 17-11 record in such games. Brunson led the league with an average of 5.6 points per game in clutch situations, totaling 156 points and 52 clutch field goals, while also shooting 51.5% from the field, earning him the NBA Clutch Player of the Year award. He secured 70 first-place votes, outperforming notable players like Nikola Jokic and Stephen Curry in the voting process.
