Jalen Brunson and Superfan Mariska Hargitay Share Courtside Moment After Knicks’ Game 2 Win
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NEW YORK — Knicks guard Jalen Brunson paused on his way off the floor on May 22, 2026, to share a brief, affectionate exchange with longtime New York Knicks supporter Mariska Hargitay after the club’s Game 2 victory.
Television cameras showed Brunson approaching the actress’s courtside seat, where the two exchanged a warm hug and a few words while the crowd continued to celebrate the win. The tender moment quickly spread across social media among Knicks fans.
Hargitay, a familiar face at Knicks games throughout the season, applauded as Brunson returned to the locker room area. The win moved New York one step closer to taking control of the best-of-seven series.
The on-court encounter underlined the strong connection between the franchise and its high-profile fans as the Knicks advance deeper into the postseason.
Source: New York Post
