The New York Knicks have been without the services of Jalen Brunson over the past couple of weeks. The last time the two-time All-Star suited up for the Knicks was on Mar. 6 against the Los Angeles Lakers, which is also when Brunson sprained his right ankle.

Brunson suffered a right ankle injury in overtime of New York’s March 6 loss to the Lakers and isn’t expected back until the end of the month. In his absence, the Knicks (42-24) have held their own — but offensive struggles have made every possession a battle.

SAN ANTONIO — When Jalen Brunson went down in Los Angeles a little over a week ago, with his ankle turned in the opposite direction, all eyes shifted toward Mikal Bridges as the man who needed to step up in his absence.