Miles McBride gave ‘absurd’ performance in Jalen Brunson’s absence
NY Post
CLEVELAND — Miles McBride never left the game.
With an unpredictable status in the rotation and two new acquisitions who play his position, McBride needs to take advantage of each opportunity.
And none were bigger — at least minutes-wise — than Sunday’s.
After Jalen Brunson went out with a contused knee, McBride entered at point guard and logged 47-plus minutes, helping navigate the offense in a 107-98 Knicks victory.
He also was the main defender on former All-Star Darius Garland, who was held to 19 points in 40 minutes.
McBride finished with 16 points and five assists with zero turnovers.
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