Knicks Stars Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart React to Lionel Messi's Latest Miracle

Knicks Stars Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart React to Lionel Messi's Latest Miracle describes how New York’s NBA stars responded to Lionel Messi and Argentina’s dramatic World Cup Round of 16 comeback versus Egypt. The article says the Knicks players were moved by the same kind of rally mentality they experienced en route to the 2026 NBA championship. Brunson posted a short reaction on X, while Hart said “Match of the World Cup,” then referenced the intensity of Argentina’s late surge. It details the Knicks’ own historical playoff comebacks: a 22-point fourth-quarter deficit erased against the Cleveland Cavaliers to win 115-104 in overtime after a 99.9% win probability, and a 29-point Finals deficit overturned to beat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 at Madison Square Garden, including OG Anunoby’s winner with 1.2 seconds remaining. For Argentina, Yasser Ibrahim gave Egypt the early lead, but Messi set up Cristian Romero and scored the equalizer in the 83rd minute, with Enzo Fernández completing the turnaround in stoppage time.