Jalen Brunson is on cloud nine after dropping 40 points on the same day he earned his first NBA All-Star selection.
The Knicks star and his wife, Ali Marks, celebrated with cake, cocktails and a sparklers at Catch Steak NYC after he led New York to a 109-105 win against the Pacers on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden.
Taking to her Instagram Story, Marks posted a photo of the couple sitting at a table, which featured a basketball-themed cake with a sparkler topper.
“Congrats All-Star!!” Marks, who is a physical therapist, wrote over the photo.
The couple tied the knot at Chicago’s Ritz-Carlton last July, about 10 months after Brunson and Marks announced their engagement in a September 2022 Instagram post.
It’s unclear who else was present for the intimate postgame festivities, which took place in the Red Room, a private dining area inside the steakhouse — where The Post learned the couple enjoyed Spicy Gigli and CATCH Roll dishes.
Brunson was in great spirits after his big night, and even shook hands with the entire kitchen staff.
Knicks star Jalen Brunson and his wife Ali Marks celebrated after he named earned his first All-Star selection. Instagram/Ali Marks 
Knicks star Jalen Brunson and his wife Ali Marks celebrated after he named earned his first All-Star selection. Instagram/Ali Marks The celebration followed an emotional interview with Brunson on the court, where he heard “MVP!” chants from the home crowd.
“I mean, I got nothing to say,” Brunson said, holding back tears as he looked around the Garden at the New York faithful screaming his praises. “This place is unbelievable.”
Brunson was at a loss for words after recording 40 points and five rebounds.
The Knicks fought back from down 15 points to secure their ninth straight win.
Jalen Brunson (11) reacts after a shot during the second half against the Pacers on Feb. 1. Robert Sabo for NY Post
Jalen Brunson (11) controls the ball against Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) and center Myles Turner (33) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden on Feb 1. 2024. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters ConBrunson had 21 points in the first half and played lights-out with one good eye after getting inadvertently poked in the eye by Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard.
He is now second in Knicks history for the most 40-point games before the All-Star break with five, behind Bernard King’s seven.
Brunson is tied with Carmelo Anthony and Patrick Ewing.
The Knicks (32-17) host LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers (25-25) on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ET.
