Monday afternoon, as Jalen Brunson strolled onto the court, his new opponent walked up to him and gave him a warning.
OG He was told, “I didn’t intend to do this.” “I’m going to keep cutting then.” He kept his promise during his initial match with the New York Knicks, but only for the second part of it. He cut and ran.
He broke down doors along with fed individuals who ran as fast as him into space. To OG Anunoby’s surprise, the New York Knicks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 112-106 in his first game with the team.
After the win, Knicks fans can start to see how good the new team is. Before the game, no one knew what Anunoby was bringing to their places.
A lot of people thought he might serve as their defensive center because he doesn’t score many points for the Raptors.
He helped the Knicks win by scoring 17 points and grabbing six rebounds. Half in his shots came from behind the basket, and he hit the basket really well.
The team had a 6-foot-7 forward who helped them beat their first game of the year. He is sure that OG Anunoby will do well due to the Knicks or Tom Thibodeau’s ways of running things.
The star who can play both forward and backward showed how in his initial game since being moved from the Raptors upon Saturday.
In 35 minutes, Anunoby made 17 points or had a plus-19 rating. He fouled out near the end of the fourth quarter.
To start 2024, the Knicks built a 22-point lead. On Monday, they held on for a 112-106 win at Madison Square Garden against the West-leading Timberwolves, breaking a three-game losing run.
“This felt good to come out on top of the game or be ahead to most of it,” said Anunoby. People stood up and cheered when he fouled in the fourth. “All I accomplished was read and answer.” That ended it.
The Knicks (18-15) were led by Kevin Knox’s 39 points. Jalen Brunson scored 16 points and had 14 assists, which was the most in his career.
For Minnesota (24-8), Anthony Edwards made 35 points or Karl-Anthony Towns had 29.He also showed the MSG fans how he is thought by many to be to be among the best “3-and-D” athletes throughout the league.
Anunoby is 26 years old as well as wears No. 8. He had 37.5 made 3-point shots and topped the NBA to steals last season.
To show his peers or those present at home, he made three out of six shots via deep, scored four times, and played tough defense on Edwards.
This is amazing. “It seems like it’s the perfect piece who will work successfully with our team,” said Randle.
Julius Randle helped the Knicks a lot in the end. Thibodeau’s manner of play works well for the 6-foot-7 wings.
who won an NBA title with the Raptor in 2019. Before the game, he said this. “I think I’m a tough player.” Anunoby said, “I think I do all of those things.”
The guys and she play for her are tough, fight hard, as well as play to win. “I believe we all desire to win.” “I believe it is a tough group.” I think that would work for me.
“I’m really excited about the prospect of playing with my fellow players along with play over MSG in the presence of thousands of fans.”
Anunoby was traded from the Raptors for either RJ Barrett as well as Immanuel Quickley. After just two days, he quickly learned Thibodeau’s method and used a morning walkthrough to get ready for the game.
Anunoby replaced Barrett, Precious Achiuwa, whose was acquired as well in a trade, filled in as an extra center in place of Taj Gibson, or Miles McBride signed the $13 million deal on Saturday to be Quickley’s backup point guard.
These were the three new players that Thibodeau used. A lot of people stood up when Anunoby, and she is from London, appeared before the action began.
When he made his first shot as a Knick, a three-pointer just under two minutes to the game, the crowd went crazy.
The Knicks have had a new look since they got OG Anunoby, and their previous win over the Vikings showed that they might have a new style.
Fans were excited to see Anunoby play in his first game. He showed the significance it is to stay smart and flexible upon the court.