ATLANTA — As the Knicks went through practice Friday afternoon at Georgia Tech, it was nearly a full house. Jalen Brunson was back for a full workout, along with Deuce McBride and Cam Payne -- a promising showing as the postseason approaches.

Tom Thibodeau always envisions his teams playing their best basketball entering the postseason. Now, with Jalen Brunson — and critical reinforcements behind him — finally arriving, that vision

The headline is Brunson, who has been out for roughly a month with an ankle sprain and, barring a setback, is expected to return either Saturday against the Hawks or Sunday against the Suns.