In the New York Knicksโ previous matchup against the Chicago Bulls 2 days ago, their star Jalen Brunson failed to score the game-winning basket. This led to the Knicksโ loss. However, this time around, in their most recent matchup against the Brooklyn Nets, Brunson made amends for his previous miss. He scored a last-minute basket to ensure his side won in an NBA Cup matchup.
The Knicks trailed the Nets by one, 122-121 with 11 seconds remaining in the game. At that time, Brunson caught the ball on the left wing against Dorian Finney-Smith. After creating some space with a single jab step, Brunson drew from beyond the arc and easily swished the ball through the net to make amends for his previous matchup.
This garnered widespread reactions from fans all over the world. One fan went as far as terming Brunson as โThe Kingโ of NY. The fan wrote on X, โKing of new yorkโ after witnessing Brunsonโs 3-pointer against the Nets. In addition, his teammate Mikal Bridges also made an important block after Brunsonโs basket which secured the Knicksโ win.
king of new york pic.twitter.com/2zDPq76wAq
โ claire de lune (@ClaireMPLS) November 16, 2024
To win, the Knicks had to put themselves through a lot of hardship. Due to a knee injury, Karl-Anthony Towns did not play. At 4:15 in the game, OG Anunoby fouled out. However, Brunson and Bridges made sure that they secured victory for their side. Itโs important to note that, the Nets made a great comeback after going 21 points down vs Knicks. However, they couldnโt clinch the game due to Brunsonโs heroics.
Fans were left speechless after witnessing Jalen Brunsonโs epicย 3-pointer
Jalen Brunson starred in his sideโs most recent win against the Brooklyn Nets. He led his side to victory with a clutch 3-pointer and recorded a 37-point night on 12-20 shooting from the field. This led to the NY fans showering him with immense praise on social media.
Many fans took to various social media apps to put forward their views and support for Brunsonโs performance against the Nets. One fan wrote on X, โHE FINALLY GOT HIS GAME WINNERโ while another fan wrote on X, โTHEY SAID HE WASNT CLUTCH.โ Check out some of the reactions below:
HE FINALLY GOT HIS GAME WINNER
โ Hallow ๐ฝ (@HallowNYK) November 16, 2024
THEY SAID HE WASNT CLUTCH
โ SOLARIโ๏ธ (@solxri) November 16, 2024
THATS MY FUCKING CAPTAIN
โ ๐ฑ๐๐๐๐๐ (@JustinTalksBall) November 16, 2024
Someone find bro who always complains that JB doesnโt hit game winners
โ FabeDaBabe (@fsimon_114) November 16, 2024
Hand down man down. Huge shot by the captain
โ Paulie Knicks (@PaulieAleno) November 16, 2024
Jalen Brunson thrives under pressureโstep-back 3 to seal the deal? Ice cold๐ง Thatโs captain behavior. Meanwhile, Mikal Bridges flexed his defensive prowess with a clutch block. The Knicksโ identity? Elite on both ends and showing pure grit ๐๐ผ #KnicksTape
โ ssabrinaaa__ (@Sabrina84Sousa) November 16, 2024
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH THE BURNERRRRRRRRRRRRRR
โ Anashe ๐ฟ๐ผ (@Anashe_Maps24) November 16, 2024
Aside from Brunson, Mikal Bridges contributed an effective 22 points in 41 minutes in the Cup matchup. The Knicks acquired Bridges from the Nets in the summer for a plethora of draft picks. However, the Knicks have not had a good start to the season. They are (6-6) in the East and face the Nets once again, but this time in the league.
