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The New York Knicks led a charge to snatch Game 2 at Madison Square Garden. After losing the first game, the fear of getting swept at home transformed into reality. With Julius Randle back, New York looked composed. However, despite the added firepower, it took a marvelous clutch display from Jalen Brunson to avoid a whitewash at home. As is with every night of basketball in the city, celebrities swarmed the courtside seats. Amongst the crowd was a $200 million actress who recently shared her experience on Instagram.

Feeling the energy of the mecca of basketball, she commended the Knicks for winning the game. Not only that, but she also thanked Randle for a particular reason.

$200 million actress enjoyed Julius Randle and the Knicks take down the Heat

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The actress in question is none other than Jessica Alba. The ‘Fantastic Four’ actor was a part of the star cast present on Tuesday for the Game 2 battle between the Knicks and the Miami Heat. The 42-year-old actress shared her entire experience on Instagram. From getting ready to meeting Madelyn Cline, she gave her followers a sneak peek of it all.

Attached was a congratulatory message to the Knicks for their dramatic win. Alba also mentioned Julius Randle in particular, whose ‘leadership’ stood out to her.

 

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“Congrats @nyknicks on the W! Thank you @juliusrandle30 for the invite, you are a kind soul and it was awesome watching your leadership on the court,” wrote Jessica Alba on her Instagram post.

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It nearly became a disaster night for the New York Knicks. A Jimmy Butler-less Miami Heat held a strong foothold in the game. However, the home side gained composure when it mattered most. As the crowd came alive, they fed off the energy and from there, it was a night the city would celebrate.

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Playing through the pain in his ankle, Julius Randle lodged a double-double with 25 points and 11 rebounds on his return. The man who brought back the Knicks though was Brunson. The summer signing has elevated his game to new heights since coming to New York. The former Dallas Mavericks star exploded for 30 points of which 10 came in the fourth quarter.

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After sharing the series at MSG, the Knicks have a tedious task in front. They have to beat the Heat at home to regain home-court advantage. But that’s far from the biggest worry. The next time they see Miami on Saturday, a spiteful Jimmy Butler will be waiting to pop.

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