Jalen Brunson was searching for answers. He was searching for his shot.

The Knicks superstar was forcing the action, missing his first three shots. Nearly nine minutes passed before he scored his first points.

More than 10 minutes elapsed before he hit his first field goal. When Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals ended, the 76ers were pleased with their defense against the Knicks captain, who had scored at least 35 points in five consecutive playoff games against the 76ers.

Jalen Brunson after hitting a jump shot to give the Knicks a lead in the fourth quarter.…