Jalen Brunson loved all the fans in Vegas, but it wasn’t MSG

ByNBAUSA



It’s a good day to wake up in the city that never sleeps. The New York Knicks won the NBA Cup title after beating the San Antonio Spurs 124-113.

It was the first time since 1973 that the Knicks had won the equivalent of the NBA title. after the game Jalen Brunsonwho would won the MVP of the NBA Cup, celebrated by all who came in Vegas, but said it doesn’t compare to the atmosphere at Madison Square Garden, according to SNI Nix.

“They’re everywhere. It’s a very unique fan base that supports you in all situations, but also tells you what’s real. (Vegas) was reminiscent, but there’s no place like New York. You feel the fans, but it’s not a garden.”

In the same breath, his teammate And the Anunobi welcomed the spectacle of New York fans who came to Vegas, according to SNI Knicks.

“Definitely a lot of Knicks fans. Everywhere we go, there’s always a bunch of Knicks fans. We’re very grateful for that. We know we have amazing fans. The best fans in the world. So it’s really great.”

In all, Anunoby finished with a game-high 28 points as well as nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Brunson scored 25 points and dished out eight assists.

The mystique of playing at Madison Square Garden

Very few teams play in a building with such weight and tradition. The Knicks are one of those teams when it comes to playing in the most famous arena in the world.

Many of the greatest moments in sports history have taken place there. That’s where Willis Reed limped out of the locker room for Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals. Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier fought in the “Fight of the Century” in 1971. Michael Jordan scored 55 points against the Knicks in one of his first games back from retirement in 1995.

The list goes on and on. Additionally, celebrities who often sit courtside and take in the action include Billy Crystal, the late Ed Bradley and Spike Lee.

There’s just something about the garden that can’t be compared anywhere else.





2025-12-17 16:56:00

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