Asked by Pistons beat writer Hunter Patterson about the challenges in guarding Jalen Brunson, Thompson said, “None.” Brunson is coming off a 34-point, 8-assist performance in Saturday’s 123-112 Knicks’ win in Game 1. He scored 23 points in the second half, and 12 in the fourth quarter after appearing to re-injure his ankle in the third period.

Ausar Thompson gave a one-word answer. A day after Jalen Brunson erupted for 34 points in his Knicks ’ Game 1 win over the Pistons, Thompson — Detroit’s go-to defender — was asked what are some of the biggest challenges he faces when guarding Brunson.

Jalen Brunson overcame a slow start to score 34 points as the New York Knicks dominated the fourth quarter in a 123-112 victory over the visiting Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Saturday.