Greatness isn’t a one-time thing. It’s excelling again, again and then one more time. Brunson has done that in New York, and the safe bet is that he’ll continue to as the Knicks embark on their most pressured-filled postseason during his time.

Ausar Thompson gave a one-word answer. A day after Jalen Brunson erupted for 34 points in his Knicks ’ Game 1 win over the Pistons, Thompson — Detroit’s go-to defender — was asked what are some of the biggest challenges he faces when guarding Brunson.

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.