There’s optimism New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson only sustained a sprained ankle, sources tell me.Source: Twitter @ChrisBHaynes What’s the buzz on Twitter? Kurt Helin

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

With Jalen Brunson sidelined due to an ankle sprain, the New York Knicks must elevate their play as a unit. As the regular season winds down, Tom Thibodeau’s team holds the third seed in the Eastern Conference.