The revised All-Star format drew some criticism around NBA circles, but the Knicks’ two participants mostly liked the experience — while offering the potential for a minor tweak in future years. Jalen Brunson’s suggestion was to make the games in the four-team setup end when one team reaches a higher point total than the current 40.

New York Knicks stars Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns were the first Knicks duo to start the NBA All-Star game since Walt “Clyde” Frasier and Earl “The Pearl” Monroe in 1975. This historic cause for celebration among Knicks fans,