Brunson's absence from New York for at least two weeks could allow the Bucks to take the No. 3 seed from them. The Knicks have 19 games left this season, while the Bucks have 21,

Brunson suffered a sprained right ankle in New York's overtime loss to the Lakers on Thursday and his looming absence could be costly

The team has not given an expected timetable for Brunson’s return, opting to await the results of further testing.