Jalen Brunson just became a Knicks legend. He was already certified and beloved as a Knicks player, sure. But Knicks fans love a lot of players who play on that court. Not many of them escalate to the level of legend. But, for Brunson, as soon as that final 3-point shot hit the bottom of the net, Brunson's legacy as a Knick was cemented.

Jalen Brunson provided yet further vindication for his Clutch Player of the Year Award honor in the New York Knicks advancement victory.

The final points of Brunson's 40-point performance carried the weight of a franchise and avoided an alternate universe.