Get Up: “I really think Jalen Brunson is going to go down as one of the greatest Knicks, if not the greatest Knick ever.” —@RealJayWilliams pic.twitter.com/3yucBrB596
Source: Twitter @GetUpESPN
Source: Twitter @GetUpESPN
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Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
10 biggest under-the-radar moments in that epic Knicks/Sixers series we should recognize before moving on:
1) Mitchell Robinson making both free throws at the end of Game 1
2) Nic Batum blocking Jalen Brunson at regulation buzzer in Game 5
3) OG holding Embiid to 3 free throws 0… – 1:49 PM
10 biggest under-the-radar moments in that epic Knicks/Sixers series we should recognize before moving on:
1) Mitchell Robinson making both free throws at the end of Game 1
2) Nic Batum blocking Jalen Brunson at regulation buzzer in Game 5
3) OG holding Embiid to 3 free throws 0… – 1:49 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“They carry themselves very similarly”
@Scalabrine continues to be impressed with Jalen Brunson after another dominating performance
#NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/rvvB7vCzXk – 12:01 PM
“They carry themselves very similarly”
@Scalabrine continues to be impressed with Jalen Brunson after another dominating performance
#NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/rvvB7vCzXk – 12:01 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Total number of 40-point, 10-assist games this postseason:
Jalen Brunson:
2
Every other player in the NBA COMBINED:
zero – 11:06 AM
Total number of 40-point, 10-assist games this postseason:
Jalen Brunson:
2
Every other player in the NBA COMBINED:
zero – 11:06 AM
Get Up @GetUpESPN
“Over the last 50 years, [Jalen Brunson] is without question a top five Knick.”
—@stephenasmith loves what he’s seeing from Brunson in New York 🤩 pic.twitter.com/0AkvzCPQk8 – 10:18 AM
“Over the last 50 years, [Jalen Brunson] is without question a top five Knick.”
—@stephenasmith loves what he’s seeing from Brunson in New York 🤩 pic.twitter.com/0AkvzCPQk8 – 10:18 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Jalen Brunson’s Knicks weren’t charmed from the start, but they keep finding answers in the playoffs
(By @outsidethenba) cbssports.com/nba/news/jalen… – 10:10 AM
Jalen Brunson’s Knicks weren’t charmed from the start, but they keep finding answers in the playoffs
(By @outsidethenba) cbssports.com/nba/news/jalen… – 10:10 AM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Jalen Brunson averaged 35.5 points and 9 assists per game for the Knicks in the 76ers series. The only other players in NBA history to average at least 35 + 9 in any 6 game span in the playoffs:
Nikola Jokic (2023)
Luka Doncic (2021)
LeBron James (2015 & 2018)
Jerry West (1970) – 10:07 AM
Jalen Brunson averaged 35.5 points and 9 assists per game for the Knicks in the 76ers series. The only other players in NBA history to average at least 35 + 9 in any 6 game span in the playoffs:
Nikola Jokic (2023)
Luka Doncic (2021)
LeBron James (2015 & 2018)
Jerry West (1970) – 10:07 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Total number of playoff series the Knicks won in the first 22 years of this century – before signing Jalen Brunson:
1
Total number of playoff series the Knicks won in the two years since signing Jalen Brunson:
2 – 9:43 AM
Total number of playoff series the Knicks won in the first 22 years of this century – before signing Jalen Brunson:
1
Total number of playoff series the Knicks won in the two years since signing Jalen Brunson:
2 – 9:43 AM
Get Up @GetUpESPN
“I really think Jalen Brunson is going to go down as one of the greatest Knicks, if not the greatest Knick ever.”
—@RealJayWilliams pic.twitter.com/3yucBrB596 – 9:06 AM
“I really think Jalen Brunson is going to go down as one of the greatest Knicks, if not the greatest Knick ever.”
—@RealJayWilliams pic.twitter.com/3yucBrB596 – 9:06 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Podcasted today with @MotorCityHoops.
-Knicks advance behind an all-timer from Jalen Brunson.
-Pacers advance
-We spent 25 minutes breaking down a, frankly, unbelievably disconnected defensive performance by Milwaukee with tape
-Bucks offseason
youtube.com/live/KCFdPSj2M… pic.twitter.com/vJp2NcbSnX – 8:42 AM
Podcasted today with @MotorCityHoops.
-Knicks advance behind an all-timer from Jalen Brunson.
-Pacers advance
-We spent 25 minutes breaking down a, frankly, unbelievably disconnected defensive performance by Milwaukee with tape
-Bucks offseason
youtube.com/live/KCFdPSj2M… pic.twitter.com/vJp2NcbSnX – 8:42 AM
Get Up @GetUpESPN
“It feels like the basketball gods of Spalding and Wilson are smiling upon Jalen Brunson.”
—@chiney on how Jalen Brunson has transformed the Knicks pic.twitter.com/zRFBeTRK9w – 8:37 AM
“It feels like the basketball gods of Spalding and Wilson are smiling upon Jalen Brunson.”
—@chiney on how Jalen Brunson has transformed the Knicks pic.twitter.com/zRFBeTRK9w – 8:37 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks made big-time shots.
This couldn’t have been the way Tobias Harris wanted to end what was potentially his last game with the 76ers. And Philly is still an underachieving squad.
Those three things stood out in the Sixers’ 118-115 Game 6 loss… – 7:58 AM
Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks made big-time shots.
This couldn’t have been the way Tobias Harris wanted to end what was potentially his last game with the 76ers. And Philly is still an underachieving squad.
Those three things stood out in the Sixers’ 118-115 Game 6 loss… – 7:58 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
The New York Knicks eliminated Philadelphia 🍎
Jalen Brunson joined Michael Jordan in a unique list:
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:15 AM
The New York Knicks eliminated Philadelphia 🍎
Jalen Brunson joined Michael Jordan in a unique list:
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:15 AM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Knicks‘ Jalen Brunson joins #NBA legend with latest dominant performance #76ers nypost.com/2024/05/03/spo… via @nypostsports – 3:45 AM
#Knicks‘ Jalen Brunson joins #NBA legend with latest dominant performance #76ers nypost.com/2024/05/03/spo… via @nypostsports – 3:45 AM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
The Knicks enjoyed something close to a family reunion in South Philadelphia, and then Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart sent everyone from close-knit New York back home with a series victory. Latest for @YahooSports: sports.yahoo.com/how-the-knicks… – 3:26 AM
The Knicks enjoyed something close to a family reunion in South Philadelphia, and then Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart sent everyone from close-knit New York back home with a series victory. Latest for @YahooSports: sports.yahoo.com/how-the-knicks… – 3:26 AM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Whew! Knicks oust 76ers with Game 6 victory
Jalen Brunson scores 41 points, Josh Hart hits big go-ahead three late to finish off thrililng series. newsday.com/sports/basketb… – 1:47 AM
Whew! Knicks oust 76ers with Game 6 victory
Jalen Brunson scores 41 points, Josh Hart hits big go-ahead three late to finish off thrililng series. newsday.com/sports/basketb… – 1:47 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Jalen Brunson takes over in fourth, Josh Hart hits clutch 3, Knicks edge 76ers to advance
nbcsports.com/nba/news/jalen… – 12:59 AM
Jalen Brunson takes over in fourth, Josh Hart hits clutch 3, Knicks edge 76ers to advance
nbcsports.com/nba/news/jalen… – 12:59 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Jalen Brunson has scored 39+ points in 4 straight playoff games, first to do so since Michael Jordan in 1993. Not bad for a kid who once told MJ, “No, you’ll mess it up” when His Airness offered to sign a 6-year-old Brunson’s Wizards Jordan jersey in 2003. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 12:49 AM
Jalen Brunson has scored 39+ points in 4 straight playoff games, first to do so since Michael Jordan in 1993. Not bad for a kid who once told MJ, “No, you’ll mess it up” when His Airness offered to sign a 6-year-old Brunson’s Wizards Jordan jersey in 2003. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 12:49 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Jalen Brunson has now scored 519 points in 17 playoff games as a Knick. That’s an average of 30.52 per game.
Only two players in NBA history have averaged more points for their postseason careers: Michael Jordan and former teammate Luka Doncic. pic.twitter.com/OGpjXvnWyQ – 12:37 AM
Jalen Brunson has now scored 519 points in 17 playoff games as a Knick. That’s an average of 30.52 per game.
Only two players in NBA history have averaged more points for their postseason careers: Michael Jordan and former teammate Luka Doncic. pic.twitter.com/OGpjXvnWyQ – 12:37 AM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Jalen Brunson pokes fun at Sixers’ ownership after Game 6 win: ‘I’m just glad we got enough Knick fans down here, they didn’t buy all the tickets’
nj.com/sports/2024/05… – 12:26 AM
Jalen Brunson pokes fun at Sixers’ ownership after Game 6 win: ‘I’m just glad we got enough Knick fans down here, they didn’t buy all the tickets’
nj.com/sports/2024/05… – 12:26 AM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Jalen Brunson played 10 minutes in a Game 7 loss only three years ago. That was Rick Carlisle’s final game as the Mavs head coach.
They’ll meet again next round. – 12:12 AM
Jalen Brunson played 10 minutes in a Game 7 loss only three years ago. That was Rick Carlisle’s final game as the Mavs head coach.
They’ll meet again next round. – 12:12 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
27-year-olds with 35+ PPG in the playoffs:
Michael Jordan
Elgin Baylor
And Jalen Brunson. pic.twitter.com/Wcbc3hSRVh – 12:00 AM
27-year-olds with 35+ PPG in the playoffs:
Michael Jordan
Elgin Baylor
And Jalen Brunson. pic.twitter.com/Wcbc3hSRVh – 12:00 AM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
Players with 35 points and 10 assists in 3 games in a single series, per @StatsWilliams
Jalen Brunson
Oscar Robertson
End list. – 11:52 PM
Players with 35 points and 10 assists in 3 games in a single series, per @StatsWilliams
Jalen Brunson
Oscar Robertson
End list. – 11:52 PM
Peter Edmiston @peteredmiston
I just cannot believe how good Jalen Brunson is. Those numbers he put up this series are absurd and he’s an even better leader than those numbers show. What a player. – 11:51 PM
I just cannot believe how good Jalen Brunson is. Those numbers he put up this series are absurd and he’s an even better leader than those numbers show. What a player. – 11:51 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Jalen Brunson just became the 5th player in NBA playoff history, joining Westbrook, LeBron, Kareem & Giannis, to average a 40 point double-double over any 4 game stretch.
Truly historic tear he’s been on this past week. – 11:51 PM
Jalen Brunson just became the 5th player in NBA playoff history, joining Westbrook, LeBron, Kareem & Giannis, to average a 40 point double-double over any 4 game stretch.
Truly historic tear he’s been on this past week. – 11:51 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Jalen Brunson averaging 41.8 points over the last four games of a series to eliminate Joel Embiid and the Sixers is not something any NBA fan could’ve saw coming two years ago.
Brunson’s ascension is such an incredible story. – 11:51 PM
Jalen Brunson averaging 41.8 points over the last four games of a series to eliminate Joel Embiid and the Sixers is not something any NBA fan could’ve saw coming two years ago.
Brunson’s ascension is such an incredible story. – 11:51 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jalen Brunson is averaging more points and assists than Luka Doncic this postseason. pic.twitter.com/kFTweVah4u – 11:51 PM
Jalen Brunson is averaging more points and assists than Luka Doncic this postseason. pic.twitter.com/kFTweVah4u – 11:51 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Jalen Brunson just became the 2nd player in NBA playoff history, joining Westbrook, to average 40 points & 10 assists over any 4 game stretch. – 11:48 PM
Jalen Brunson just became the 2nd player in NBA playoff history, joining Westbrook, to average 40 points & 10 assists over any 4 game stretch. – 11:48 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Jalen Brunson just outplayed an MVP playing an MVP-caliber game on the road in a closeout game.
That shit does not happen often. This dude is special. – 11:48 PM
Jalen Brunson just outplayed an MVP playing an MVP-caliber game on the road in a closeout game.
That shit does not happen often. This dude is special. – 11:48 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
The Knicks needed Jalen Brunson at his best in Game 6 and he delivered 🙌 pic.twitter.com/H6mnu7Ev4p – 11:45 PM
The Knicks needed Jalen Brunson at his best in Game 6 and he delivered 🙌 pic.twitter.com/H6mnu7Ev4p – 11:45 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
WHAT A BATTLE! Respect the hell out of Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Maxey. Couple of tough dudes with bright futures! – 11:45 PM
WHAT A BATTLE! Respect the hell out of Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Maxey. Couple of tough dudes with bright futures! – 11:45 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Final: Knicks win 118-115, take the series 4-2.
Jalen Brunson led the way with 41/12 for New York. Joel Embiid had 39/13 for the Sixers.
Sixers starters outside of Embiid shot just 13-36 for 34 points, including just 6-18 from Maxey and zero points in 29 minutes from Harris. – 11:43 PM
Final: Knicks win 118-115, take the series 4-2.
Jalen Brunson led the way with 41/12 for New York. Joel Embiid had 39/13 for the Sixers.
Sixers starters outside of Embiid shot just 13-36 for 34 points, including just 6-18 from Maxey and zero points in 29 minutes from Harris. – 11:43 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Final: Knicks 118, Sixers 115
Buddy Hield’s buzzer heave misses, and New York survives a series that’ll go down as one of the most iconic you’ll ever see.
New York will face Indiana in the East semis beginning Monday.
Jalen Brunson had 41 and 12.
Joel Embiid had 39 and 13. – 11:43 PM
Final: Knicks 118, Sixers 115
Buddy Hield’s buzzer heave misses, and New York survives a series that’ll go down as one of the most iconic you’ll ever see.
New York will face Indiana in the East semis beginning Monday.
Jalen Brunson had 41 and 12.
Joel Embiid had 39 and 13. – 11:43 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Active players to record three straight 40-point playoff games:
Jamal Murray
Jalen Brunson
that’s the list. pic.twitter.com/lgwb6Zw3Z7 – 11:41 PM
Active players to record three straight 40-point playoff games:
Jamal Murray
Jalen Brunson
that’s the list. pic.twitter.com/lgwb6Zw3Z7 – 11:41 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Sixers double off of Josh Hart to get the ball out of Jalen Brunson’s hands.
Of course Hart makes it.
114-111 with 24.4 seconds left. Timeout Philly. – 11:35 PM
Sixers double off of Josh Hart to get the ball out of Jalen Brunson’s hands.
Of course Hart makes it.
114-111 with 24.4 seconds left. Timeout Philly. – 11:35 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Where on 33rd Street are they building the Jalen Brunson statue? – 11:21 PM
Where on 33rd Street are they building the Jalen Brunson statue? – 11:21 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Jalen Brunson with 10 huge fourth quarter points, and the Knicks have opened up a 107-99 lead with 3:26 left in regulation. Timeout Sixers. – 11:21 PM
Jalen Brunson with 10 huge fourth quarter points, and the Knicks have opened up a 107-99 lead with 3:26 left in regulation. Timeout Sixers. – 11:21 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
30/10a playoff games by a Knick (since The Merger):
4 — Jalen Brunson
1 — Everyone else pic.twitter.com/Yrp7UPeBT5 – 11:14 PM
30/10a playoff games by a Knick (since The Merger):
4 — Jalen Brunson
1 — Everyone else pic.twitter.com/Yrp7UPeBT5 – 11:14 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Paul Reed is coming in to start the fourth. Reed played really well in the first half. We’ll see how Philly does with Joel Embiid (33 and 12) on the bench.
Jalen Brunson is in for the Knicks. – 10:56 PM
Paul Reed is coming in to start the fourth. Reed played really well in the first half. We’ll see how Philly does with Joel Embiid (33 and 12) on the bench.
Jalen Brunson is in for the Knicks. – 10:56 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Jalen Brunson is Trae Young with New York PR example No. 400 from this series – 10:50 PM
Jalen Brunson is Trae Young with New York PR example No. 400 from this series – 10:50 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Halftime: Sixers 54, Knicks 51
An unbelievable series continues with a wild opening 24 minutes. The Knicks led by 22, only for the Sixers to close the half with a 43-18 run to take the lead.
Joel Embiid and Buddy Hield have 17 for Philly.
Jalen Brunson 16 for NYK. – 10:09 PM
Halftime: Sixers 54, Knicks 51
An unbelievable series continues with a wild opening 24 minutes. The Knicks led by 22, only for the Sixers to close the half with a 43-18 run to take the lead.
Joel Embiid and Buddy Hield have 17 for Philly.
Jalen Brunson 16 for NYK. – 10:09 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Huge call there by Scott Foster, who gives Joel Embiid a second foul on a play where he scored.
Embiid checks out, Jalen Brunson immediately scores, and now it’s a 6-point game instead of a 2-point game in a matter of seconds. – 10:01 PM
Huge call there by Scott Foster, who gives Joel Embiid a second foul on a play where he scored.
Embiid checks out, Jalen Brunson immediately scores, and now it’s a 6-point game instead of a 2-point game in a matter of seconds. – 10:01 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
We’ve got the makings of a blowout on our hands.
The Knicks lead the 76ers, 28-9, here st the 4:01 mark of the first quarter.
Jalen Brunson has 10 points, Donte DiVincenzo’s hit three 3s, and the Knicks appear to be ready for Indiana. – 9:27 PM
We’ve got the makings of a blowout on our hands.
The Knicks lead the 76ers, 28-9, here st the 4:01 mark of the first quarter.
Jalen Brunson has 10 points, Donte DiVincenzo’s hit three 3s, and the Knicks appear to be ready for Indiana. – 9:27 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Jalen Brunson hits 3 free throws, the Knicks’ first of the night. It might seem like a small thing but the Knicks missed 8-of-24 FTs in Game 5, including one by Josh Hart in last 20 seconds. Knicks have been 2nd-worst FT shooting team in the playoffs so far. – 9:18 PM
Jalen Brunson hits 3 free throws, the Knicks’ first of the night. It might seem like a small thing but the Knicks missed 8-of-24 FTs in Game 5, including one by Josh Hart in last 20 seconds. Knicks have been 2nd-worst FT shooting team in the playoffs so far. – 9:18 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
The NBA is officiating Tyrese Maxey and Jalen Brunson so differently it’s weird. Do something Rich Paul!
Analysis:
libertyballers.com/2024/5/2/24146… – 5:35 PM
The NBA is officiating Tyrese Maxey and Jalen Brunson so differently it’s weird. Do something Rich Paul!
Analysis:
libertyballers.com/2024/5/2/24146… – 5:35 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most drives per game this playoffs:
27.8 — Jalen Brunson
[gap]
23.4 — Luka Doncic
The only players with 20+ pic.twitter.com/PGxrMoqGHl – 5:28 PM
Most drives per game this playoffs:
27.8 — Jalen Brunson
[gap]
23.4 — Luka Doncic
The only players with 20+ pic.twitter.com/PGxrMoqGHl – 5:28 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most drive per game this playoffs:
27.8 — Jalen Brunson
[gap]
23.4 — Luka Doncic
The only players with 20+ pic.twitter.com/rVWXteHryU – 5:28 PM
Most drive per game this playoffs:
27.8 — Jalen Brunson
[gap]
23.4 — Luka Doncic
The only players with 20+ pic.twitter.com/rVWXteHryU – 5:28 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jalen Brunson’s last three games:
40 PTS | 6 AST
47 PTS | 10 AST
39 PTS | 13 AST
Leading the playoffs in points + assists. statmuse.com/nba/player/jal… – 2:30 PM
Jalen Brunson’s last three games:
40 PTS | 6 AST
47 PTS | 10 AST
39 PTS | 13 AST
Leading the playoffs in points + assists. statmuse.com/nba/player/jal… – 2:30 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Give Em To Me! I want your Game 6 predictions for the #Sixers vs. #Knicks #NBAPlayoffs first-rounder. I want the winner, final score, points for Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jalen Brunson and who will be the X-factor. #BrotherlyLove #NewYorkForever #ForTheLoveOfPhilly pic.twitter.com/gD0C6x8bv2 – 1:46 PM
Give Em To Me! I want your Game 6 predictions for the #Sixers vs. #Knicks #NBAPlayoffs first-rounder. I want the winner, final score, points for Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jalen Brunson and who will be the X-factor. #BrotherlyLove #NewYorkForever #ForTheLoveOfPhilly pic.twitter.com/gD0C6x8bv2 – 1:46 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Jalen Brunson:
What did you think of offensive process during the overtime period?
Not good.
What can be better?
My decision making.
In terms of?
Keeping it with the New York Knicks and not throwing it to the fans in the front row. That would be very helpful. – 1:13 PM
Jalen Brunson:
What did you think of offensive process during the overtime period?
Not good.
What can be better?
My decision making.
In terms of?
Keeping it with the New York Knicks and not throwing it to the fans in the front row. That would be very helpful. – 1:13 PM
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Get Up: “I think next year you’ll see a different head coach for the Los Angeles Lakers. … I think Darvin Ham is an incredible coach. I think he would be better suited for a younger team.” —@RealJayWilliams pic.twitter.com/QiwXjXhKLs -via Twitter @GetUpESPN / April 30, 2024
Justin Kubatko: Jalen Brunson’s last four games: 39p/13a 47p/10a 40p/6a 41p/12a He’s the third player in NBA history to record at least four straight 35p/5a games in a postseason, joining Michael Jordan (2x) and LeBron James. More on Brunson’s heroics here: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/Zkft14PUou -via Twitter @jkubatko / May 3, 2024
That was the case again in this game, as Hart — who finished with 16 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists in 46 minutes — found himself standing with the ball at the top of the key with just under 30 seconds remaining, and no one within shouting distance of him, after Brunson drove into the paint and kicked the ball out to him. And, after a brief hesitation, Hart — whom Philadelphia had consciously left open throughout the series — rose up and knocked down what proved to be the decisive shot of the series. “Obviously they blitzed JB, so I knew Maxey was right there, right next to me, so my first instinct was, if they rotate, make a pass to [Donte],” Hart said. “And, obviously, the game plan was to not rotate to me. One second I saw they were not rotating, and I got my feet set and took an uncontested shot.” -via ESPN / May 3, 2024
ClutchPoints: Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Donte DiVincenzo’s postgame press-conference will teach you everything you need to know about the Knicks’ season 🗣 (via @sny_knicks) pic.twitter.com/Q7AYA5ibYJ -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / May 3, 2024