Jalen Brunson's 45 points in Game 5 sealed the NBA Finals

He turns 30 after earning Finals MVP honors

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 311 min read

15 in the fourth quarter. 29 in the second half. 45 for the game. JALEN BRUNSON'S FINALS-SEALING PUSH IN GAME 5 WAS ICO Via @NBA on X

What happened: Brunson scored 29 points in the second half, including 15 in the fourth quarter.

Why it matters: The closing surge capped a Finals MVP performance in the title-clinching game.

What to watch: Brunson enters his age-30 season in 2026-27.

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