Jalen Brunson keeps Knicks grounded: work still ahead

Game 2 in San Antonio tested every ounce of New York’s resilience, and Jalen Brunson made sure the message afterward was clear: nothing is finished. The Knicks escaped with a 105–104 victory despite surrendering a fourteen‑point lead in the fourth quarter, and Brunson stressed that composure must remain their anchor. He praised the group’s character, noting how refusing to collapse in chaotic moments is what allows teams to survive nights like this.

Even on a 7‑for‑25 shooting performance, he delivered the decisive free throw after exploiting a brief lapse by Victor Wembanyama, explaining that his only instinct was to prevent the ball from going back. Still, Brunson insisted the mindset cannot shift. New York, now up 2–0, must treat the series as if it were starting again. His trust in teammates such as Karl‑Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges reflects a locker room built on work ethic and daily improvement.