Jalen Brunson entertains during Knicks' matchup against Cavaliers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Jalen Brunson drew attention during the New York Knicks' game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he humorously attempted to get a referee's attention while defending Josh Hart. The incident was captured by ESPN cameras as Brunson shuffled into the referee's line of sight. Despite his efforts, the Knicks lost to the Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden, ending their four-game winning streak. Brunson scored 27 points, while Hart had four personal fouls and teammate Mikal Bridges scored only two points in 17 minutes. The Cavaliers were led by James Harden, who had 32 points. The Knicks now hold a 6-5 record after rebounding from an 0-3 start and will face the Indiana Pacers next on November 13.
- •Knicks lost to Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden.
- •Brunson scored 27 points in the loss.
- •Hart had four personal fouls during the game.
- •Cavaliers' Harden scored 32 points.
- •Knicks will play the Pacers next on November 13.
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN cameras catch Jalen Brunson’s hilarious move to get ref’s attention while defending Josh Hart
"During his team’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers , New York Knicks captain Jalen Brunson defended Josh Hart against the referees. ESPN’s cameras caught a moment when Brunson was pleading his case to one of the referees. At one point, she looked away, seemingly avoiding eye contact with the Knicks’ captain. Brunson did not let up, shuffling to meet […] The post ESPN cameras catch Jalen Brunson’s hilarious move to get ref’s attention while defending Josh Hart appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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