Stephen A Smith on Jalen Brunson I'm shocked to have to say thistonight it looked like he was playing to be an MVP rather than be playing to win game 3

Jalen Brunson full highlights vs Philadelphia 76ers tonight 137-98 W - Game 1 - Eastern Semifinals35 Points on 1218 FG 667 36 from 3 88 FT 1 Rebound 3 Assists 1 TOV 2 Steals and a - of 27 game high in 3042 minutes played

Jalen Brunson full highlights vs Cleveland Cavaliers tonight 121-108 W - Game 3 - Eastern Conference Finals - 2026 NBA Playoffs30 Points on 1019 FG 526 04 from 3 1012 FT 833 3 Rebounds 6 Assists 4 TOV 1 Steal 2 PF and a - of 15 in 4105 minutes played

Jalen Brunson full highlights vs Cleveland Cavaliers tonight 130-93 W - Game 4 - Eastern Conference Finals - 2026 NBA Playoffs15 Points on 614 FG 429 25 from 3 12 FT 2 Rebounds 1 Off Reb 5 Assists ZERO turnovers ZERO fouls and a - of 16 in 3052 minutes played

Jalen Brunson full highlights vs Philadelphia 76ers 108-94 W - Game 3 - Eastern Semifinals - 2026 NBA Playoffs33 Points on 1122 FG 38 from 3 375 89 FT 889 5 Rebounds 9 Assists 3 TOV 2 PF and a - of 13 in 3816 minutes played

Reporters ask Brunson about his reduced on ball role in the offense since going down 2-1 to ATL Some stars might push back they're used to having the ball in their hands They might take it as a slight It doesn't sound like you did Why was that Brunson One I'm not a star two I want to win

Jalen Brunson is named the Eastern Conference Finals MVP