Jalen Brunson figured his conditioning might be a little worse, but hoped his play would be a little better. The New York Knicks won in his return to the lineup, which is ultimately what mattered most to Brunson.

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson is reportedly on the verge of returning from a right ankle sprain. Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau told reporters that Brunson had been "cleared for basketball activities" before Wednesday's 124-105 loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers,