While Brunson wears the blame, head coach Tom Thibodeau needs to get more creative to help diversify the Knicks' offense. Furthermore, New York needs to improve defensively and on the glass, leaning into more of an identity, which could be pivotal in them taking down the Pistons.

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 Knicks are deadlocked in their first-round series against the Pistons. And one thing has become abundantly clear: Jalen Brunson is one of the franchise’s best playoff scorers of all time. “I really don’t give a crap how they call the game as long as it’s consistent on both sides,