Josh Hart Jokes After Knicks' Jalen Brunson Hit

Josh Hart teased teammate Jalen Brunson after Brunson took a basketball off the dome in the Knicks’ 129–101 win over the Hornets, posting “Way to use your head my boy @jalenbrunson1.” Brunson shrugged it off and finished with a game-high 33 points; his season numbers (28.6 PPG, 6.3 APG) have the veteran cruising as New York sits 11–6 and firmly in Eastern contention. The moment was small but telling — a snapshot of resilience on a team chasing consistency. Merlin sees this as more than a viral laugh. Brunson’s durability, leadership and hot scoring are the linchpin of the Knicks’ ceiling; chemistry moments like Hart’s jab underscore a locker-room that can endure bumps. If Brunson stays at this level, New York remains a serious threat, though depth and defense will shape their postseason fate.