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Jalen Brunson's 42 Points Spark Viral Fan Moment

1/24/2026

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Jalen Brunson of the Knicks scored 42 points against the Miami Heat on December 21.
He celebrated with his signature 3-point gesture.
A three-year-old fan named Rya mimicked the celebration, prompting her mother Myleen Rulloda to post a viral Instagram compilation.
The Knicks invited Rya and her family to a game, where they met Brunson and received a signed jersey.
Brunson later scored a season-high 47 points in the game.

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Jalen Brunson of the Knicks scored 42 points against the Miami Heat on December 21.
He celebrated with his signature 3-point gesture.
A three-year-old fan named Rya mimicked the celebration, prompting her mother Myleen Rulloda to post a viral Instagram compilation.
The Knicks invited Rya and her family to a game, where they met Brunson and received a signed jersey.
Brunson later scored a season-high 47 points in the game.