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Who will step up for the Knicks after Jalen Brunson's injury?

The New York Knicks are preparing for life without star guard Jalen Brunson, who exited the team’s last game against the Orlando Magic with a Grade 1 ankle sprain. Ahead of Friday’s NBA Cup matchup with the Miami Heat , the Knicks officially ruled Brunson out, leaving New York without its leading scorer and offensive engine.

Brunson entered Wednesday ranked 10th in the league in scoring—mirroring his finish last season—and remains one of the NBA’s most efficient high-usage guards. With his 28 points per game now absent from the lineup, the Knicks will need several players to help absorb the offensive load.

The most likely candidate is Karl-Anthony Towns. With more than 20 points suddenly vacant,

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