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Knicks’ Jose Alvarado thrives again as he keeps rising in importance
- Alvarado played 12 minutes and scored 12 points to help the Knicks pull away in Game 5.
- Coach Mike Brown moved Alvarado into a more natural point guard role after earlier rotation changes.
- Alvarado credited his teammates for the open looks and his 2-for-3 shooting from deep.
- The Knicks led by one after the first quarter and expanded the margin by halftime.
- Mikal Bridges started, with Miles McBride replacing him late in the first, as the Knicks rode a strong defensive effort.
- Jalen Brunson absorbed a bump but shrugged it off and kept playing.
- Josh Hart exited late in the game with back pain, with no update provided postgame.
- Bridges contributed a strong all-around game, finishing with a positive impact.
- The Knicks maintained momentum with a balanced lineup including a vintage performance from Brunson.
- The series has spotlighted Alvarado as a surprising key contributor in the postseason.
- The article notes Alvarado's improved 3-point shooting helped his late-regular-season role.
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