New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson said he took it easy on Josh Hart after his Eagles eliminated the Commanders.

Knicks superstars Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns were announced as All-Star Game starters this week, and they credited their teammates for the opportunity to shine in the NBA's midseason festivities.

Karl-Anthony Towns had 25 points and 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored eight points down the stretch and finished with 17 as the New York Knicks beat the Brooklyn Nets 99-95.

For the first time in f 50 years, the New York Knicks will have two of their players starting an All-Star Game. Point guard Jalen Brunson and center Karl-Anthony Towns are the first Knicks duo to get the starting nod in the NBA’s mid-season spectacle since team legends and Hall of Famers Walt Clyde

Have Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns cemented their place in Knicks history with All-Star starter honors?

The Knicks will have two representatives in the starting lineup during the NBA All-Star Game on Feb 16. in San Francisco, Calif.

Sunday's NFC Championship Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders prompted playful banter among New York Knicks stars Jalen

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau comments on Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns being named NBA All-Star starters, shares where Mitchell Robinson is in his rehab, and credits Leon Rose and the Knicks' brain trust for honoring the history of the franchise as of late.

Knicks ’ stars Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns enjoyed the Eagles’ blowout victory in Sunday’s NFC Championship Game -- but they may have enjoyed clowning teammate Josh Hart even more.

This game will come down to a battle of matchups. New York will aim to use lengthy forwards Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby to slow down Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. On the other end, Grizzlies rookies Zach Edey and Jaylen Wells will likely be tasked with containing Brunson and Towns.

The New York Knicks have had a great season through 46 games. Their 30-16 record has them third in the East, just two games behind the defending champion Boston Celtics.