The New York Knicks have been treading water since Jalen Brunson sprained his ankle on March 6 against the Los Angeles Lakers. They are 7-5 without their All-Star point guard and still holding off the surging Indiana Pacers for the No.

Jalen Brunson says he is feeling and moving better on his sprained right ankle and still hoping to rejoin the New York Knicks before the playoffs.

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.