New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson weighed in on how the franchise is being perceived during their 2024–25 NBA playoffs run. The New York Knicks passed their first test of the 2024–25 NBA Playoffs, eliminating a surprisingly competitive Detroit Pistons team led by rising star Cade Cunningham.

The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks will start their second round matchup on Monday night. This will be the 16th playoff series between the two sides, and it will mark the first time the two rivals have played against each other in the postseason since 2013.

Jalen Brunson was the hero in Game 6 as he scored a game-high 40 points – including the eventual game-winner – to lead the New York Knicks to a 116-113 win over the Detroit Pistons to advance to the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.