Brunson's injury could be a blessing in disguise in some ways. It will force New York to rely on the depth of their guard position. Hart, Cameron Payne, Landry Shamet, and rookie Tyler Kolek each stepped up in their roles to lead the team to a win.

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson has been placed on the official NBA injury list ahead of the side’s game against top of the West: Oklahoma City Thunder, plunging his participation into doubt. The 28-year-old missed out on New York’s most recent game against the Jazz, his first absence of the campaign.

Jalen Brunson won't play for the New York Knicks against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night because of right calf tightness. The Knicks ruled out their All-Star point guard about 40 minutes before the game,