New York needs all the wins they can get while Jalen Brunson recovers from his ankle injury, and he needs to take his time. The Knicks’ core is more than good enough to win in his absence, and without Brunson,

The New York Knicks are learning how to play without Jalen Brunson, who is out for his fourth consecutive game with a sprained ankle he sustained in the team's opening contest of the road trip against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Missing their captain, the Knicks leaned on defense, shooting and pace in a dominant showing against the Kings. Can they do it consistently?