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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 17: Guard Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks looks on from the bench during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on March 17, 2026 in New York City. The Knicks won 136-110. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
On Friday night, the New York Knicks will be at Barclays Center to take on the Brooklyn Nets.
The Knicks are coming off a 136-110 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Jalen Brunson did not play in the game.
New York Knicks Announce Jalen Brunson Status
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 08: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks before a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on March 08, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
For Friday’s game, the Knicks have announced that Brunson will be available (as he is not on the injury report).
Underdog NBA wrote: “Jalen Brunson (ankle, neck) not listed on injury report for Friday.”
GettyInglewood, CA – March 09: LA Clippers guard Darius Garland (10) dribbles around New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) and forward Og Anunoby (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Intuit Dome on Monday, March 9, 2026 in Inglewood, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Brunson is in the middle of his fourth year playing for the Knicks.
The All-Star point guard is averaging 26.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 6.6 assists per contest while shooting 46.4% from the field and 37.6% from three-point range in 64 games.
Real App wrote (on March 15): “Most 30-point games in Knicks history: 203 — Patrick Ewing 108 — Carmelo Anthony 98 — Jalen Brunson”
GettyOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – NOVEMBER 21: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks shoots over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter at Paycom Center on November 21, 2022 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
Knicks This Season
GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 14: Rick Brunson, Jalen Brunson #11, Allan Houston, and Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Team Knicks pose for a photo after winning the Kia Shooting Stars during 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend at Intuit Dome on February 14, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
The Knicks are the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a 45-25 record in 70 games.
They are in the middle of a four-game winning streak (and have won seven out of their last ten).
Following the Nets, the Knicks will play their next game on Sunday when they host the Washington Wizards.
Tommy Beer of Knicks Centric wrote: “Jalen Brunson has been removed from the injury report. He’ll return to action Friday night in Brooklyn.
Josh Hart (Right Knee; Patella Femoral Syndrome) has been ruled out”
GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 27: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks huddles with his team during the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 27, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Last season, Brunson helped lead the Knicks to their first trip to the Eastern Conference finals in 25 years.
They lost to the Indiana Pacers (in six games).
Nets Way Behind Knicks
GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – MARCH 5: Head coach Jordi Fernandez of the Brooklyn Nets watches a replay on the video board in the second quarter against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on March 5, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Getty Images)
The Nets are the 13th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 17-52 record in 69 games.
They have lost five games in a row.