Three games and three wins under a new coach, and most importantly, in a new style. But everything that Mike Brown said about the win-now mentality seems to be turning true for the New York Knicks. They took down the 76ers twice, 99-84 and 113-104. And lastly, the Knicks crushed Anthony Edwards’ Timberwolves 100-95. Now, heading into the fourth preseason matchup against the Washington Wizards on Monday, a question comes back swarming: Will Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart grace the court?

To begin with, the Knicks will have their star point guard, Jalen Brunson, on the court, yet again, against the Wizards. The 29-year-old has played well in the limited time on the floor. He finished with a team-high 14 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound, two assists, and two steals across 17 minutes against Philly in the second game. Meanwhile, JB hasn’t been particularly silent about the Knicks’ struggles with adjustment in the new Mike Brown system.

They are adapting to their head coach’s fresh offense, which focuses on movement rather than isolation. Brunson kept it real after the Knicks’ 100-95 win, diving into the grind of mastering Mike Brown’s offense. “Everything is new, so attention to detail is going to be key…” he said with conviction, knowing growth hides in the small stuff. Earlier, after facing the Sixers, he told the Daily News:

“I’m comfortable… We’re still adjusting.” Brown later smiled, saying, “Him just getting used to ‘run-run-run-run-run,’ and still be effective… it was great to see.” Now, let’s shift our focus to the veteran shooting guard, Josh Hart. Simply put, the updates from his end aren’t truly enticing. And for now, it looks like Hart is likely to miss the third preseason game in his #3 Knicks jersey.

Hart pushed through Sunday with only individual work, battling back spasms and shaking off a brief illness. The grind has been real since preseason, but he’s finally trending upward. Mike Brown kept things mysterious, refusing to confirm who plays against the Wizards yet teasing that a few might rest for maintenance.

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Where to watch Jalen Brunson & Co. go up against the Washington Wizards?

Catch the New York Knicks take on the Wizards at Madison Square Garden this Monday. The action tips off at 7:30 p.m. E.T., and it’s all set to stream on Fubo. Fans can tune into FanDuel Sports Network Extra (South) for the live thrill. For those outside the region, NBA League Pass is the key, while ESPN, NBA TV, ABC, Amazon Prime Video, and Peacock carry national games.

Estimated starting five for the New York Knicks:

• Jalen Brunson (PG)
• Mikal Bridges (SG)
• OG Anunoby (SF)
• Karl-Anthony Towns (PF)
• Mitchell Robinson (C)

Estimated starting five for the Washington Wizards:

• Bub Carrington (PG)
• CJ McCollum (SG)
• Khris Middleton (SF)
• Kyshawn George/Justin Champagnie (PF)
• Alex Sarr (C)

With three games and three wins, Knicks’ continue to shine brighter. Meanwhile, Jalen Brunson leads the charge with calm precision, while Mike Brown steadily shapes the chaos into control. At the same time, Josh Hart fights to rise again. Now, as they prepare to face the Wizards, the Garden hums with energy. New York is ready, and the league better pay attention.