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One of many prime storylines of the 2022 offseason was the New York Knicks’ reported curiosity in buying and selling for three-time All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell. So when he was traded from the Utah Jazz to the Cleveland Cavaliers, there was little question he’d be in for a impolite welcome to New York when the crew’s meet.
Such was the case throughout Tuesday evening’s matchup at Madison Sq. Backyard, as Knicks followers reveled in a 105-103 win that noticed Mitchell come up brief a number of instances in essential moments. The victory ends a four-game shedding streak for New York.
The 26-year-old scored 24 factors however was inefficient on 9-of-24 taking pictures. With underneath a minute left within the fourth quarter, Mitchell was stopped on the rim on two separate events by Knicks backup middle Isaiah Hartenstein, the primary approaching a fast-break alternative and the second cease coming within the ultimate seconds on Cleveland’s final possession.
Failing to amass a celebrity like Mitchell understandably nonetheless had Knicks followers feeling dissatisfied, so Tuesday’s win was further particular.
Followers on Twitter made certain to rejoice New York’s victory at Mitchell’s expense:
Joseph Flynn @ChinaJoeFlynn
Donovan Mitchell getting blocked as soon as by Isaiah Hartenstein within the ultimate minute would have been the funniest factor in NBA historical past.
It occurred TWICE.
New York Basketball @NBA_NewYork
Knicks wanted Donovan Mitchell to shut video games for them and tonight he did
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
KNICKS WIN THE NON TRADEhttps://t.co/vSw1cbdxL2 pic.twitter.com/3YRccbVafc
JACK SETTLEMAN @jacksettleman
Donovan Mitchell’s frustration is equal elements reduction for the Knicks.
Shedding streak is over! pic.twitter.com/onrGLqolQC
Jake Asman @JakeAsman
Spectacular protection by Isaiah Hartenstein on Donovan Mitchell with the sport on the road. Good win by the #Knicks.
The Knicks Wall @TheKnicksWall
THE KNICKS WIN 105-103
HUGE CONTEST BY HARTENSTEIN ON DONOVAN MITCHELL
Lori Rubinson @LRubinson
the Knicks play protection when it counts in final seconds. Donovan Mitchell will get denied. good protection by Hartenstein. went up straight. Knicks cease their 4-game shedding streak. Get the W
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Knicks win. Isaiah Hartenstein with what they name a Thibsian Walkoff — a game-winning verticality play to seal the victory.
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Sturdy contest on the rim by Isaiah Hartenstein prevents Donovan Mitchell from scoring on Cavs’ ultimate possession, sealing NYK’s 105-103 win. Julius Randle led NYK with 36 pts, 14 rebs & 4 assists. Randle hit 8 of 12 3-pt makes an attempt; NYK was +11 in Hartenstein’s 23 minutes.
Joel Siegel @joelmsiegel
Let’s be sincere. There’s not a Knicks fan alive who didn’t assume Donovan Mitchell would tie it up or rating the sport winner on the finish. Guess the common writers had been off tonight
Dennis M. Esser @coachesser
Holy crap they received! Julius switched onto Mitchell and my coronary heart sank.
Knicks Memes @KnicksMemes
Felton blocking Steph
Hezonja blocking LeBron
Hartenstein blocking Mitchell
These moments shall dwell in Knicks Historical past endlessly
Tuesday’s win was New York’s second victory over Cleveland on its house flooring, and the crew now leads the season sequence 2-1. Mitchell additionally struggled in his earlier journey to MSG, taking pictures 8-of-22 on his solution to 23 factors.
It is probably that the New Rochelle, New York, native will proceed to face a hostile surroundings every time he visits, and he nonetheless wants time to get used to it.
Mitchell and the Cavs (29-20) will look to get again on monitor after they go to the Houston Rockets (11-36) on Thursday. The Knicks (26-23) will likely be in motion that day as nicely after they go to the Boston Celtics (35-14).
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