Brunson, fresh off his clutch performance a night prior at MSG, sealed Tuesday’s 121-115 victory over the Raptors.

But there is a simpler thought of where the Knicks are right now. It's one that Josh Hart voiced out loud following the win over the Houston Rockets Monday when the Knicks wiped out a double-digit, fourth-quarter lead with Jalen Brunson taking over at the end.

This is why you call him captain — because when the Knicks needed him most, Jalen Brunson delivered. With OG Anunoby sidelined due to a right foot sprain and New York’s defense scrambling without its best stopper,