On the other side of the matchup, Pistons superstar Cade Cunningham cashed in 33 points, with Dennis Schroder offering 20 points off the bench. The Knicks simply need to do more offensively. They've got great talent on that side of the floor, but their heliocentric identity around Brunson relies on him being stellar both scoring and playmaking.

The Knicks invested a lot to provide Jalen Brunson with needed scoring help. But that supporting cast can’t, well, support if it never gets the ball.

Jalen Brunson passed Willis Reed for most 30-point playoff games after Game 2 between the Knicks and Pistons on Monday night.