"Scoring has been a bit of an issue without Jalen Brunson (except against the Kings), but the Knicks have won two straight after Wednesday night's thriller against the Blazers was

For now, and until Jalen Brunson returns, the Knicks have found its formula: Turn defense into offense, disrupt opponents and let the stops fuel their attack.

Jalen Brunson is expected to miss at least two weeks with a right ankle sprain, putting the New York Knicks in a tough spot as they try to maintain their position in the Eastern Conference.