“He’s smart, man,” said Orlando guard Jalen Suggs, one of the better point-of-attack defenders in the NBA. “He’s got good pace, and he’s really smart. He doesn’t really get too bored with the game. He doesn’t get too bored keeping it simple. He challenges you every possession.

As size and athleticism dominate NBA roster construction, the Knicks’ star guard wins with craft and efficiency.

A loss to the Celtics reinforced the obvious: if Jalen Brunson is this bad, the Knicks don’t have much of a chance.

Jalen Suggs has 25. Jalen Brunson has 25. 1st time this season that two players have 25 or more at halftime of the same game. Knicks 71, Magic 64 at the break in Vegas. Twitter This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Tim Reynolds: Jalen Suggs has 25.