The New York Knicks will host the Philadelphia 76ers for their 75th game of the season. With the calendar flipped to April, playoffs are right around the corner, and the Knicks will look to make a deep playoff run as they currently sit as the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference.

The Knicks have just eight games remaining after Sunday and, notably, Brunson is four short of qualifying for postseason awards. As a top candidate for both All-NBA and Clutch Player of the Year, Brunson acknowledged that it’s important “individually” to reach the 65-game threshold but health is the overriding motivation.

Jalen Brunson has been out multiple weeks because of an ankle injury, but the New York Knicks star is seemingly trending toward returning soon. Per ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Brunson said he's "feeling better" but doesn't have a return date just yet. He also said he's been cleared for basketball activities, per The Athletic's Fred Katz.

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson told reporters ahead of Sunday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers that he hopes to return to the lineup before the conclusion of the regular season. Brunson suffered a right ankle sprain in an overtime loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on March 6.

Injured Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson said he’s making steady progress from a sprained right ankle and has resumed basketball activities, though he stopped short of confirming whether

On Sunday night, the New York Knicks are heavy favorites against the Portland Trail Blazers despite missing their best player, Jalen Brunson. The All-Star point guard has missed the last 11 games with an ankle injury and won't suit up against Portland.