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SNL Ends Jalen Brunson’s Winning Streak in a Listless Season 52 Premiere
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Brunson brought championship credentials to Studio 8H, but LateNighter's resident SNL reviewer Dennis Perkins found little else worth celebrating.
The New York Knicks found historic success this summer after head coach Mike Brown got his starters into a room to air their grievances. New York ended a 53-year title drought in June by defeating the San Antonio Spurs in five games to capture the 2026 NBA Finals.
Jalen Brunson brought his NBA champion teammates to "Saturday Night Live" for the show's 52nd season premiere