Like many across the country this week, New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson endured an awkward trip home. Brunson returned to the scene of his first NBA steps on Wednesday, as the Knicks engaged in the penultimate portion of a five-game road trip against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center.

An ugly first half put the New York Knicks in a hole they couldn't dig themselves out of en route to a 121-106 road loss to the Dallas Mavericks on

Jalen Brunson recorded a career-high 17 assists to help the Knicks tie a franchise record with 45 in Monday’s 145-118 win over the Nuggets.