In a hostile environment, the New York Knicks star guard Jalen Brunson responded strongly to the intense heckling from the Detroit Pistons crowd, who were chanting disparaging remarks at him throughout the game.
Despite the verbal onslaught, Brunson delivered an impressive performance, finishing with 30 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds, showcasing his resilience and composure, as noted by Ian Begley of SNY.
Teammate P.J. Tucker weighed in on the impact of crowd hostility, explaining, “I don’t think crowds understand, especially with pros and guys that are really good, they’re probably going to be really good when you’re chanting their name.”
He added, “When you’re saying what they said, it probably gives them a little incentive to play a little better, play a little harder.”
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