Madison Square Garden erupted today as the New York Knicks nipped Chicago 112-110 in overtime. Jalen Brunson’s 35 points—game-winner at buzzer—sent X wild with 15,000 posts. Tickets from $50 sold out; $10 hot dogs sold 2,000. Over 19,000 roared; 46°F night buzzed. NYC’s hoops—MSG’s alive.
Coach Tom Thibodeau, 67, hyped 1,000 pre-game—his defense clicked. Brunson’s step-back 3—final second—sparked ‘M-V-P’ chants; 500 waved signs. A Bronx vendor’s $15 tees—1,000 sold—decked fans. New LED boards—crisp stats—lit arena. Garden’s pulse—NYC’s court heart.
It’s not perfect—concourse jammed; lines hit 20 minutes. Refs’ foul call—booed—sparked debate. Still, 19K fans, 5 lead changes—game’s a hit. Post-game, 33rd Street buzzed—Brunson talk flowed. Season’s hot—NYC slams.
Thibodeau’s 67—coaching king? Brunson’s 28—star shines. NYC cheered; MSG glowed. Knicks—ball on.