Josh Hart got chuckles in the locker room Monday night because the best jokes are tinged with truth. And this was his response to the question of why the defense has improved lately:

The New York Knicks are preparing for life without Jalen Brunson for the foreseeable future after an ankle injury has placed him on the sidelines. This comes at an important time for the Knicks as they look to keep the No.

Missing their captain, the Knicks leaned on defense, shooting and pace in a dominant showing against the Kings. Can they do it consistently?