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.

Of course, the fourth quarter made up for a wealth of sins. Brunson was … well, Playoff Jalen in the fourth, scoring 14 of his 34 points, making his presence felt, looking none the worse for whatever pain might have been lingering in his foot.

New York Knicks star guard Jalen Brunson receives online vitriol after multiple plays when he was foul-baiting in Game 2 against the Pistons.