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A focal point was Jaylen Brunson, who appeared to sprain his ankle late in the game—a fate not unfamiliar to Knicks fans as Brunson had missed 15 games last season due to an ankle injury. During the closing moments, Brunson remained on the court down by 16 points with about two minutes remaining, which raised eyebrows. Critics questioned whether he should have been pulled earlier, especially since the game was effectively decided. The debate centered around late-game strategy: when to "white flag" and call it quits versus letting players compete to the very end.