Outside of Jalen Brunson's 37 points, which came on 12-of-27 shooting, no other Knicks player was able to surpass 20 points scored. Evidently, New York needs more than 94 points scored, especially considering their identity on that end around Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, to win a playoff game.

Following a strong Game 1 performance, Knicks star Jalen Brunson made sure to give Payne credit for his efforts. "I think the best thing that a player can have, in whatever league whatever level you're in is confidence,

The New York Knicks fell to the Detroit Pistons in Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs, and head coach Tom Thibodeau delivered a pointed message about Jalen Brunson.