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Boos Echo at MSG After Knicks' Rout as Brunson and Brown Say They'd Boo Too

The result extended New York’s 2-9 run since winning the NBA Cup in December.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 17: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks watches the game from the bench in the second half during the game against the Phoenix Suns at Madison Square Garden on January 17, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
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Jan 14, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown reacts to a call during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Dallas beat New York 114-97 at Madison Square Garden, piling up 75 first-half points and leading by as many as 30.
  • Boos erupted multiple times from the home crowd, and both Jalen Brunson and coach Mike Brown said they would have booed given the performance.
  • Returning from a right-ankle issue, Brunson finished with 22 points and six assists on 9-for-24 shooting in 34 minutes.
  • Brown blasted the team’s focus, saying at halftime players needed to “do your f---ing job,” while Karl-Anthony Towns said paying fans had reason to be disappointed.
  • New York has lost nine of its last 11 to fall to 25-18 and will try to steady things at home against the Nets on Wednesday.