New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) goes to the basket between New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) and guard CJ McCollum (3) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. The Knicks won 104-93. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) reacts after making a 3-point basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. The Knicks won 104-93. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) goes to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. The Knicks won 104-93. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) goes to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. The Knicks won 104-93. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau challenges referee Danielle Scott after a foul was not called in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges battles for a rebound between New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) and forward Herbert Jones (2) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)