On the other side of the matchup, Pistons superstar Cade Cunningham cashed in 33 points, with Dennis Schroder offering 20 points off the bench. The Knicks simply need to do more offensively. They've got great talent on that side of the floor, but their heliocentric identity around Brunson relies on him being stellar both scoring and playmaking.

The Knicks invested a lot to provide Jalen Brunson with needed scoring help. But that supporting cast can’t, well, support if it never gets the ball.

The New York Knicks fell to the Detroit Pistons in Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs, and head coach Tom Thibodeau delivered a pointed message about Jalen Brunson.