Brunson could not re-enter for the stretch run, when he so-often thrives. It cost the Knicks the opportunity to close out this series, which shifts to Detroit for Game 6.

At one point Sunday, it was unclear whether Brunson would even finish Game 4. Unfortunately for Detroit, he did.

New York Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson hasn't been the most popular player during the NBA playoffs, but he's been highly efficient. So much so that what he's been accomplishing has actually been historic.