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Apart from the father-son chemistry, Jalen Brunson has another deep connection at the New York Knicks. From playing together in college at Villanova to playing for the same NBA team, luck has favored both Brunson and his former Wildcats teammate Josh Hart. After demolishing the Cleveland Cavaliers to advance to the Conference Semi-Finals, the Knicks duo’s post-game antics have left the fans in shambles.

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Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson went to work in the first round against Donovan Mitchell and co. to demolish them 4-1. Seems like the celebrations started early in New York. However, their ‘chicken wings’ antics after the Game 5 road win stand as the highlight on the internet.

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Knicks guard’s post-game antics go viral?

Jalen Brunson and Co. made sure they took care of the Cavs in Cleveland in Game 5. With 23 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists, Brunson put an end to Donovan Mitchell’s title hopes. The 26-year-old has led the team all season after joining from the Dallas Mavericks last summer. Working alongside his father Rick Brunson, who is the assistant coach of the Knicks, Jalen Brunson has made a huge impact.

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However, that is not the only connection that is shining. Ahead of the trade deadline in February, Josh Hart was traded by the Portland Trail Blazers to the Knicks. Hart was one of the crucial pieces added to the Knicks ahead of the postseason. The 6’3 guard’s hustle in the first round has been impeccable, grabbing huge offensive rebounds and hitting clutch daggers. Both the Villanova alumni continue to shine together again in the NBA.

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Following the huge series win, Hart decided to celebrate the win by treating himself with chicken wings. However, Brunson did not like his teammate munching it next to him on the mic. The 6’2 guard mentioned to Hart,?“Don’t do this again bro…just stop”, as he shook his head. However, Hart replied,?“I’m just eating…What you mad at me for?”

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Fans give Josh Hart the green signal

Though Brunson looked annoyed about his teammate’s ‘wing’ antics, fans seem to approve of it. The Twitter community believes Hart deserves to credit himself with the chicken wings. Fans commented, “Let him eat in peace” and “Let him get one” as they approved of Hart’s post-game munching. Here are some of the fans’ reactions in favor of Hart:

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https://twitter.com/KnightLaughTree/status/1651428369718730758?s=20

https://twitter.com/ZitineZodegaard/status/1651426245048147969?s=20

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A fan recollected Josh Hart’s time on the Lakers and his efficiency in basketball. Here are a few more reactions:

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https://twitter.com/_omgitsmatt/status/1651427471051333633?s=20

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Rohan Dharmalingam is an NBA Content Specialist at EssentiallySports. Over three years on the beat, he has delivered in-depth coverage of the Lakers, Warriors, Mavericks, and Celtics, earning recognition from Shaquille O’Neal for his reporting. A former collegiate point guard, Rohan applies a guard’s understanding of spacing, decision-making, and tempo when breaking down plays, adding on-court clarity to his analysis.

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