The New York Knicks suffered their first loss of the young season Sunday night, falling to the Miami Heat 115–107 in a game that exposed the cracks in their depth.

For most of the night, New York was playing catch-up, relying on Jalen Brunson to keep them within striking distance. Brunson was spectacular, carrying the offense with the type of poise and precision fans have come to expect. But when the bench collapsed, the Knicks’ effort wasn’t enough to avoid their first setback of the season.

Brunson was brilliant from start to finish, putting up 37 points, six assists, five rebounds, and four steals. He attacked relentlessly, getting to his spots in the midrange and carving through Miami’s defense in transition. The problem wasn’t the starters — they played well enough to win. It was th

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