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Karl-Anthony Cities and OG Anunoby every scored 27 factors to guide the New York Knicks to a 112-98 residence win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday.
Cities returned from a one-game absence (proper knee harm) to co-lead the crew in scoring whereas including 13 rebounds, three steals and two blocks.
In the meantime, this was an enormous recreation for Anunoby, who performed in Toronto for six-plus seasons earlier than being traded to New York on Dec. 30, 2023 together with Valuable Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn for R.J. Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and a 2024 second-round draft decide.
Anunoby had struggled over the Knicks’ final two video games, scoring simply 21 complete factors on 9-of-23 taking pictures (2-of-9 from three).
He was sensational Wednesday, although, hitting 8-of-13 photographs (4-of-6 from three) whereas making 7-of-8 free throws.
Anunoby authored one of many recreation’s high performs, stealing the ball from Barrett and hitting a 3 on the opposite finish to offer New York a 66-58 third-quarter lead.
He additionally helped turned this recreation right into a rout into the fourth quarter, which started with New York main 86-76. The Knicks finally took a 112-86 benefit, with Anunoby including 4 factors, together with this dunk:
NEW YORK KNICKS @nyknicks
OG Anunoby now has 23 PTS 😤
Vote Knicks #NBAAllStar ⭐️ https://t.co/ZaYEPRZwLl pic.twitter.com/ci64CZkztj
The ultimate rating was a bit deceptive, as Toronto went on a 12-0 run within the last two minutes after each groups subbed out their starters.
However this was an enormous win for the Knicks, who not too long ago hit a tough patch after shedding three straight. This was an ideal get-right victory, although, to maneuver the crew to 25-13. The Knicks are additionally now 8-2 when Anunoby scores 22 or extra factors.
Followers famous Anunoby’s nice outing towards his ex-team.
joshhartfan @JMcCulloch13
Play of the sport was OG stripping RJ on the drive halfway via the third after which sinking a 3 on the opposite finish as RJ trudged again. Turned the sport mentally. OG Anunoby all star efficiency. @JCMacriNBA @KnickFilmSkool
KnicksNation @KnicksNation
OG Anunoby loves taking part in his former crew. He is as much as 27 PTS on a cool 8-11 taking pictures.
He wanted this.
Isaiah Ramos @ZekeNYKnicks
OG Anunoby simply wanted a recreation towards his previous crew with a purpose to get going once more 👏
NYKMentality1985. @NYKmentality85
OG Anunoby is totally feasting tonight and single handedly proving how and why the #Knicks fleeced Toronto throughout the commerce. pic.twitter.com/CkLGye1Apy
0akster💬 @The0akster
Nice bounce again win by the Knicks. Very environment friendly video games by OG and KAT. Let’s maintain it going towards OKC on Friday. We are able to win that one esp if Deuce is accessible.
DangerousDblo¢ @MistaWelcome
I ain’t gonna entrance, at first I believed KAT ought to of jus sat this one out, wasn’t wanting proper..however he gave it a go after which some. OG once more goes in on his former squad. Good seeing IQ again on the courtroom 🫡, however we again within the W column. #Knicks @nyknicks 🫡🧡💙
Mat Kaplan @KaplanMatanel
Wanted him again dangerous. When Og performs properly we not often lose. Simply wants to search out some stage of consistency the place he is not scoring 5 factors some video games. #knicks https://t.co/hWt0CCu0tW
KnicksWrld @KnicksWrld11
Was good to see OG get going and have Kat again. Let’s have a look at what occurs Friday.
Austin @Amrmets15
Very sturdy finish of third quarter into the fourth win this for the Knicks. A win they wanted to cease the minor skid. Karl, Josh and OG particularly had been sturdy. Good contributions from Valuable and Shamet. Takes the entire group
Jim @NYGreenMachine
OG simply the participant of the sport!! 🔥👊 #Knicks
Anthony @maluckyday99
OG with one other DPOY-level efficiency #Knicks
Ismael AbduSalaam @Ismael_BBM_NYK
OG’s displaying RJ no mercy.#knicks #newyorkforever
CP’s True Mets Speak @CPNYSports
OG FEASTING on his former crew. Find it irresistible. #Knicks
Anthony @maluckyday99
OG having himself a recreation – been nice on each ends of the ground #Knicks
The Knicks will now host the 30-6 Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder on Friday. OKC had received 15 straight earlier than shedding to the 32-4 Cleveland Cavaliers by a 129-122 rating on Wednesday.
