The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 Friday night at Frost Bank Center, thanks to the late-game heroics of Jalen Brunson, who scored the go-ahead free throw with 9.5 seconds left in the game.
Brunson has a knack for finding big-time buckets. It’s what he’s done throughout the playoffs, and he has particularly taken it up a notch in the NBA Finals against a tough opponent in San Antonio. Though he struggled to find his shot, going 7-for-25 in Game 2 after going 12-for-31 in Game 1, he came up clutch when the game was on the line, giving the Knicks a 2-0 lead in the seven-game series and momentum in the Finals.
In Game 1, not only Brunson’s wife was present, but his mother was able to make the trip from San Antonio and see it live. While hundreds of Knicks fans were also in the crowd, one fan couldn’t leave without sending a special message for Brunson’s mother, Sandra Brunson.
“Hey Mrs. Brunson, thank you so much for having that boy. Thank you! He is the franchise changer! We love him!”
The video has gone viral after Game 2. Brunson’s mom was seen taking the compliment well as she was all smiles. However, there is no proof that Sandra attended Game 2, but his wife was there to support him.