Jalen Brunson takes no solace as refs admit mistake on foul that cost Knicks
ORLANDO, Fla. — Jalen Brunson wasn’t happy with the NBA’s admission that referee Jasin Goble blundered in making the final call in Monday’s loss to Houston. “They can keep it to themselves,” the Knicks point guard said after Wednesday’s 118-100 loss to the Magic. There’s a small chance the Knicks can force an actual reversal, […]
Injuries catch up to Knicks, Jalen Brunson in loss to Magic
ORLANDO, Fla. — It started early in the first quarter with the “MVP” chant for Jalen Brunson. Playing in his home arena, All-Star Paolo Banchero turned to the noisiest section and told him, rather than subtly, to “shut up.” But at that moment, Banchero and Magic were unable to stop them. Brunson was outstanding, scoring […]
TNT’s Candace Parker doubling down after Jalen Brunson controversy
Candace Parker accepted the backlash from Knicks fans for her recent heated remarks about Jalen Brunson, calling it her “first taste of welcoming into the NBA with passionate fans and commentators.” The TNT analyst and two-time WNBA MVP stood by his opinion on Tuesday, saying that suggesting it would be difficult for an NBA team […]
Refs admit they blew foul call on Knicks’ Jalen Brunson
The referees were quick to admit Monday night that they messed up the Knicks with an incorrect call. In the final minutes of the Knicks’ 105-103 loss to the Rockets in Houston, Jalen Brunson contested Aaron Holiday’s 3-point shot and was called for a foul by referee Jasyn Goble. The score was tied at this […]
Tom Thibodeau loses it on refs after brutal Jalen Brunson foul
Tom Thibodeau was a Knicks fan after that game. The Knicks coach was furious and yelled insults at the referees when it appeared there was no time left and a timeout had been granted, despite New York’s desperate attempts to call one. Instead, the Knicks lost 105-103 to the Rockets in Houston on Monday night. […]
Knicks fans irate over questionable foul call on Jalen Brunson
Celebrity Knicks fan Ben Stiller was even more furious than White Goodman at the end of “Dodgeball.” Stiller was one of the many basketball fans upset by a questionable foul call on Jalen Brunson that gave the Rockets a 105-103 win on Monday night despite a wild comeback by the Knicks. Brunson tried to contest […]
Knicks fall to Rockets after Jalen Brunson foul spoils comeback
HOUSTON — Jalen Brunson went from hero to loser in a controversial game that killed the Knicks. Seconds after making a clutch hit to tie the game at 1-1 on Monday at Toyota Center, Brunson hit Houston’s Aaron Holiday’s prayer 3-pointer with 0.3 seconds left in a 105-103 loss to the Rockets. He was whistled […]
Jalen Brunson returns to lineup after injury scare in Knicks boost
Jalen Brunson’s fear didn’t last long. The star point guard returned from a one-game absence and started the Knicks’ game against the Pacers on Saturday at the Garden. Previously, Brunson was ruled out for Thursday’s loss to the Mavericks due to a sprained right ankle that was ruled out during the game, making it one […]
Jalen Brunson does spoken version of Smash Mouth’s ‘All Star’ on ‘Tonight Show’
It seems like Jalen Brunson can do anything. Appearing on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Friday night, the Knicks guard and first NBA All-Star performed a spoken word rendition of Smash Mouth’s hit “All-Star” I poked my nose a little. Appearing in an all-black outfit with a beanie hat on, the Knicks’ superstar […]
Jalen Brunson injury update: Knicks can exhale
Jalen Brunson has been officially diagnosed with a sprained ankle and is listed as questionable for Thursday’s game against the Mavericks. Officials say Brunson may indeed miss the game, but he avoided a serious injury. Considering Brunson sprained his ankle on Tuesday night and missed the end of the win over the Grizzlies at Madison […]