All things considered, this was probably the best-case scenario for Jalen Brunson.

He suffered a Grade 1 right ankle sprain during the Knicks’ 124-107 loss to the Magic Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden, per a league source. He will miss the team’s game against the Heat at MSG on Friday and will be evaluated daily moving forward.

Grade 1 is the mildest type of sprain possible.

Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) injures his ankle against the Magic on Nov. 12, 2025. JASON SZENES FOR NY POST

Last year, Brunson sprained that same right ankle in March and ended up being out for just under a month, missing 15 games.

The Knicks went 9-6 in those 15 games he missed last season.

The hope is that this time around will not be as long.

Brunson suffered the injury during garbage time in

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