Jalen Brunson has been a pivotal figure for the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals, yet his performance has raised eyebrows. Through three games against the San Antonio Spurs, the Knicks have been outscored by 13 points while Brunson is on the floor, a surprising statistic for a team relying heavily on their star point guard's playmaking abilities. Despite averaging 27.3 points per game, Brunson's shooting has been subpar, hitting only 37% of his shots and 31.8% from beyond the arc. Turnovers have plagued his game, with at least four in each contest, and he has managed just 13 assists throughout the Finals. Defensively, Brunson's struggles continue, as evidenced by his 110.8 defensive rating, which ranks among the worst in the series. His performance in the Knicks' Game 2 win and Game 3 loss was particularly concerning, with shooting percentages of 28% and 44% respectively. Following the Game 3 defeat, Brunson noted the need for the team to improve its offensive flow, especially during crucial moments of the game.