"I wanna punch him in the face" - Edie Falco mocks Pacers guard on Josh Hart's podcast

Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson featured an unexpected guest on the Roommates Show. Emmy Award-winning actor Edie Falco joined the New York Knicks stars for this week's episode of the show.

In the show's teaser which aired prior to the Knicks' matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Monday night, Falco is seen discussing some of her least favorite players in the NBA and her answer left fans in splits.

"I don't like that little guy... it's like an Irish name, McConnell or something," Falco said.

"TJ McConnell," Brunson helped Falco." He (Josh Hart) loves TJ."

Falco interrupted Brunson, saying, "I want to punch him in the face."

Josh Hart had a hilarious response to Falco:

"Half the time I want to punch him in the face too."

TJ McConnell is catching strays from Knicks fans after giving New York trouble in the Eastern Conference Semifinals during last year's playoffs. McConnell notched two double-doubles in seven games versus the Knicks, averaging 11.9 points, 6.0 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game.

Josh Hart, Jalen Brunson help Knicks to win over Raptors

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives to the basket against Toronto Raptors forwards Kelly Olynyk (41) and Scottie Barnes (4) - Source: Imagn

On Monday night, Hart and Brunson helped the Knicks take care of business at home versus the Toronto Raptors. New York defeated Toronto 139-125, fueled by a dominant second and third quarter showing. The Knicks led 111-82 heading into the final quarter.

Seven Knicks finished the game scoring in double figures, led by 31 points apiece from Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby. Towns finished with a double-double, grabbing 10 rebounds and dishing out seven assists. Anunoby finished with seven rebounds and four assists to complement KAT.

Brunson added 12 points and seven assists with two steals on the defensive end, while Hart scored 11 points, dished out four assists and grabbed three rebounds.

With the win, New York moves to 19-10 through their first 29 games, winning their fourth consecutive game. This is their ninth win over the last 11 games and they will host the San Antonio Spurs on Christmas day.