Dec 9, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) reacts to a call during the second half against the Toronto Raptors during the 2025-26 NBA Emirates Cup at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images

Jalen Brunson Destroys Heckling Fan After Knicks Win

Originally posted on New York Knicks on SI
By Jayesh Pagar | Last updated Dec 10, 2025 10:11 AM ET

Jalen Brunson didn't just dominate on the scoreboard during the Knicks' 117-101 NBA Cup quarterfinal victory over Toronto. The All-Star point guard also delivered an epic clap-back to a courtside heckler that instantly went viral across social media.

Brunson's Viral Courtside Exchange

During the first quarter with about three minutes left, a fan wearing a green hat sitting courtside started heckling Brunson as he prepared to inbound the ball. The exchange quickly escalated and was captured on video.

Jalen Brunson: "Why you harassing me?"
Fan: "That's a flop"
JB: "That's a foul. Just playing by the rules"
Fan: "Don't flop my boy. Stop flopping"

Then came the perfect response. Brunson simply pointed to the jumbotron replay showing the foul call was legitimate. The mic drop moment silenced the heckler completely.

Jalen Brunson: “Why you harassing me?”

Fan: “That’s a flop”

JB: “That’s a foul. Just playing by the rules”

Fan: “Don’t flop my boy. Stop flopping”

JB (points to replay on jumbotron) pic.twitter.com/zQdEVO4tWn
— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) December 10, 2025

Immediately after, Brunson inbounded to Mitchell Robinson, got the ball back, and drained a three-pointer to put the Knicks up 28-25. Talk about letting your game do the talking.

Brunson's Explosive Performance

The courtside drama was just a sideshow to Brunson's sensational performance. The two-time All-Star exploded for 20 points in the first quarter alone, his most productive quarter all season.

By halftime, he had already scored 26 points, his best half-performance of the year. Brunson finished with a game-high 35 points on 13-of-19 shooting, including an impressive 6-of-9 from three-point range. He played 39 minutes and added four assists to his stat line.

Knicks Dominate From Start to Finish

New York controlled this game wire-to-wire, building a lead that ballooned to 24 points before the fourth quarter. The Knicks put together a crushing 12-2 run in the second quarter, taking a comfortable 69-52 halftime lead that Toronto never threatened.

Josh Hart provided excellent support with 21 points on 8-of-11 shooting. Karl-Anthony Towns returned from a calf injury to post 14 points and 16 rebounds. Mikal Bridges scored 15 points, while OG Anunoby added 13 against his former team.

Brandon Ingram led Toronto with 31 points, but the Raptors dropped their fourth straight game, all at home.