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New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson to make an appearance on 'Law & Order: SVU' this fall

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NBC announced that New York Knicks player Jalen Brunson will guest-star in an episode of "Law & Order: SVU" this fall, with the appearance set for the season’s fifth episode airing November 5. No details about Brunson's character or role were provided. Additionally, Brunson recently appeared at the Emmy Awards and is scheduled to host the season premiere of "Saturday Night Live" on September 26.
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Jalen Brunson, a star player for the New York Knicks, will guest-star on the television show "Law & Order: SVU" this fall. NBC announced that Brunson's appearance is set for the season’s fifth episode, which is scheduled to air on November 5. The specifics of Brunson’s role in the show have not been disclosed yet. This appearance comes shortly after Brunson was confirmed as the host for the season premiere of "Saturday Night Live" on September 26. Additionally, during Monday's Emmy Awards telecast, which was hosted by Mariska Hargitay, a fan of the Knicks and star in "Law & Order: SVU", Brunson made an appearance alongside her. Hargitay had been present at Game 4 of the NBA Finals when the Knicks staged a remarkable comeback from being down by 29 points to beat the San Antonio Spurs, securing their first championship since 1973; she celebrated with Brunson on the court after this historic victory.

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“Article A reports on Jalen Brunson's scheduled appearance on 'Law & Order: SVU' this fall, while Article B describes photos of Mariska Hargitay and Jalen Brunson posing on the set of 'Law & Order: SVU', which is a different specific occurrence.”
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New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson will make a guest-starring appearance on “Law & Order: SVU” this fall Bookmark Bookmark popover Removed from bookmarks New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson will make a guest-starring appearance on “Law & Order: SVU” this fall. NBC announced Thursday that Brunson will appear in the season’s fifth episode, which is scheduled to air Nov. 5.
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🔮 New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson will make a guest-starring appearance on “Law & Order: SVU” this fall Bookmark Bookmark popover Removed from bookmarks New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson will make a guest-starring appearance on “Law & Order: SVU” this fall. NBC announced Thursday that Brunson will appear in the season’s fifth episode, which is scheduled to air Nov. 5.

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New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson to make an appearance on 'Law & Order: SVU' this fall asserted
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New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson will make a guest-starring appearance on “Law & Order: SVU” this fall Bookmark Bookmark popover Removed from bookmarks New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson will make a guest-starring appearance on “Law & Order: SVU” this fall. NBC announced Thursday that Brunson will appear in the season’s fifth episode, which is scheduled to air Nov. 5. asserted
which → make → episode
Details on Brunson’s exact role weren’t revealed. asserted
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Brunson already is set to host the season premiere of “Saturday Night Live” on Sept. 26. asserted
Brunson → set → Sept.
He made an appearance Monday in the opening of the Emmy Awards telecast that was hosted by “Law & Order: SVU” star Mariska Hargitay. asserted
that → make → Hargitay
Hargitay is a Knicks fan who attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals as New York rallied from a 29-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106, a victory that sparked the franchise to its first title since 1973. asserted
that → attend → 1973
Hargitay and Brunson hugged on the court after the game. asserted
Hargitay → hug → game
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