New York Knicks Star Accused Of In-Game Antics

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CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 15: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks talks with referee Curtis Blair #74 during the third quarter of Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on April 15, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Knicks defeated the Cavaliers 101-97. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
The Cleveland Cavaliers are warning officials of the in-game antics by one Knicks star.

The New York Knicks earned a hard-fought game-one victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. The matchup between the teams may have been the most exciting game of the first playoff weekend. The Knicks were led by an unstoppable performance from guard Jalen Brunson. Brunson finished the game with 27 points. Also, Brunson was nearly unstoppable in the second half. Now the Cavaliers are back to the drawing board. The team is hoping to split victories with the Knicks in Cleveland.

The Cavaliers know what they have to do to tie the series. However, Issac Okoro would like for officials to watch Brunson closely. Okoro believes Brunson uses in-game antics to get more favorable calls than other players. When speaking with the media on Monday, here's what Okoro had to say, "Nodding your head back, falling on the ground when not a lot of physicality is used on you." It's interesting to hear Okoro's comments on the Knicks star.

New York Knicks Looking For 2-0 Lead

It has yet to be determined if the officials will take a closer look at how Brunson plays. However, normally a comment like this will catch the official's attention. Although we probably won't know for sure until Game 2 on Tuesday. The Cavaliers will be looking up from a big hole if they lose on Tuesday. Giving the Knicks a 2-0 lead heading back to Madison Square Garden would be less than ideal. Both fanbases have been starving for playoff success. This series victory will make or break one fanbase.

Seemingly every player in the NBA tries to get away with as much as possible. Flopping has become such an issue that the league now fines players for doing it. However, it will be interesting to see how the league handles this accusation toward Brunson. One thing is for certain. Okoro's comments may add more fuel to the Cavaliers-Knicks fire. Do you believe Okoro's comments are true about Brunson's style of play? Will we finally see the New York Knicks make the second round of the playoffs? Let us know your thoughts on the series in our comment section. For the latest NBA news, keep it right here with HNHH.

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Tyler Reed is a current Sports Writer for HotNewHipHop. He started back in March of 2023 with the company. During his time Tyler has shown his expertise in all things sports. Ranging from NBA news, all the way to boxing and MMA. He has bylines with several outlets, such as Busted Coverage, where Tyler has covered the NFL, College Football, WWE and beyond. Tyler has also written for Detroit Jock City, Wildcat Blue Nation and Swarm and Sting for the FanSided Network. Tyler is a massive Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Reds fan. Being from Kentucky, he chose connections to sports franchises that he enjoyed watching as a child. Unfortunately, his professional fandoms have only brought him pain. Tyler's hobbies outside of work include exercising and binge-watching the same shows he has watched for the last decade while endlessly scrolling through social media. His favorite hip-hop artists are Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Kentucky's own Jack Harlow.
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