Wembanyama was one three-pointer away from topping Hall of Fame center Wilt Chamberlain’s record for most points scored (44) in a Christmas Day debut. Anunoby held Wembanyama from converting a bucket down the stretch as the Knicks kept the Spurs at bay to seal the victory, per New York Post’s Stefan Bondy.
The New York Knicks are off to a 19-10 start this season, which places them third in the Eastern Conference. They sit behind the Boston Celtics (22-7) and Cleve
Trading for OG Anunoby was a can't-miss deal for the New York Knicks a year ago. Monday night against his old team, Anunoby could hardly miss.
A nearly flawless OG Anunoby and the surging Knicks posted their ninth win in their past 11 games heading into a Christmas matinee.
OG Anunoby scored 31 points on 13-of-15 shooting from the floor against his former team as the New York Knicks cruised to their fourth consecutive win with 139-125 defeat of the visiting Toronto Raptors on Monday.
The New York Knicks boast one of the best offenses in the NBA, ranking second in offensive rating to start the season. Sitting only behind the Cleveland Cavalie
Karl-Anthony Towns had 31 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, OG Anunoby also scored 31 points and shot 13 for 15 from the field, and the New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 139-125 on Monday night.
The New York Knicks, on a three-game winning streak, hosted former teammate RJ Barrett and the Toronto Raptors. OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns delivered
But where the game turned in the holiday matinee was where it so often does for the Knicks — when the defensive prowess of OG Anunoby once again made Tom Thibodeau’s heart grow three sizes. In this case, it avoided the Knicks coach turning into the Grinch.
The Knicks went toe-to-toe with the feisty San Antonio Spurs and ultimately came away with the win, 117-114, in a highy entertaining matchup on Christmas Day.
The New York Knicks held on for a 117-114 win over the San Antonio Spurs Christmas Day as Mikal Bridges scored 41 points and outdueled Victor Wembanyama.