<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/how-knicks-og-anunoby-can-replicate-40-point-explosion-vs-nuggets');   ga('set', 'title', 'How Knicks’ OG Anunoby can replicate 40-point explosion vs. Nuggets');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/How-Knicks-OG-Anunoby-can-replicate-40-point-explosion-vs.-Nuggets.jpg"></figure><h1>How Knicks’ OG Anunoby can replicate 40-point explosion vs. Nuggets</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-26T15:10:19-08:00">November 26th, 3:10pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-26T18:22:02-08:00">November 26th, 6:22pm</time><address><a>Kris Pursiainen</a>Kris Pursiainen is an Associate Editor for all sports based in the NJ/NYC area. Kris brings several years of experience reporting on and writing about professional teams to the table. With experience all over the country as a New York Knicks, New York Jets, New York Mets, Super Bowl LVIII, and Big East beat reporter, Kris has been breaking news and reporting on the NBA, NFL, MLB, and college basketball landscapes for years. Kris is a proud graduate of Fordham University.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Denver Nuggets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The New York Knicks bested the Denver Nuggets on the road Monday night, 145-118. Denver could not keep up with New York’s offensive onslaught. OG Anunoby was <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/knicks-news-og-anunoby-new-career-high-win-vs-nuggets">the best Knick on Monday.</a> He tallied 40 points, a career-high, along with five rebounds and four assists.</p><p>He made 16 out of his 23 shot attempts. 69.6%. He made five of the seven shot attempts that were 3-pointers. 71.4%. He was perfect on his three free throws.</p><p>The new-look, everybody-eats Knicks offense has produced three 40-point performances throughout the team’s first 17 games. Karl-Anthony Towns <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/knicks-news-karl-anthony-towns-stat-line-patrick-ewing-memories">had the first two</a>. But what led to OG Anunoby having the third against the Nuggets?</p><p>The 27-year-old wing did not do anything in his 40-point performance against the Nuggets that he isn’t doing on practically a nightly basis for the Knicks.</p><p>Let’s take a look at six of Anunoby’s baskets from Monday night. Seeing how he scored them can give context important to understanding how repeatable the performance could be.</p><h2><b>OG Anunoby’s simple game was too much for the Denver Nuggets</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/OG-Anunoby-smiling-Denver.jpg"><figcaption>Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>My friend Prez, draft analyst for The Strickland, <a href="https://x.com/_prezidente/status/1806440394491666611" rel="noopener">perfectly described</a> Tyler Kolek’s ability to break down defenders while at Marquette. No attempt to paraphrase would do his words justice.</p><p>“He got a small bag, but it’s like a 10,000 dollar Hermes bag,” the prospect guru said of Kolek’s finishes at the rim. This is basketball gold, folks. And it’s also a perfect way to describe how Anunoby methodically picked apart the Nuggets’ defense on Monday.</p><p>Anunoby isn’t known for highlight plays in which he displays his ability to Shammgod or records an assist without ever looking at the shooter. But he is a 6’7″, 240 lb forward with a build that enables him to protect the rim defensively. And the spacing the Knicks’ lineups can offer him is fantastic.</p><p>His first made basket of the game against Denver came early. As soon as his heels touch the ground after the catch, he begins to pump fake. And as soon as Michael Porter Jr. bites on the fake, Anunoby begins driving to the rim.</p><p>Once he had Porter Jr. completely turned around in an effort to cut off his path to the basket, he uses a punch dribble. The results are a pair of perfectly set feet, a yard of space between himself and Porter Jr., and a wide-open mid-range jumper.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="zxx"><a href="https://t.co/6Jyg5nvIKS">pic.twitter.com/6Jyg5nvIKS</a></p><p>— All Things NBA: From A to Z (@AllThingsNBAtoZ) <a href="https://twitter.com/AllThingsNBAtoZ/status/1861484119668003267?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Sweet.</p><p>Anunoby’s next score required much less work from him. Jalen Brunson hands the ball off to him and sets an off-ball screen for Karl-Anthony Towns. With Jokic tied up with Brunson, Towns has a tight window during which he can set an off-ball screen on Christian Braun.</p><p>That second screen frees up Anunoby for an above-the-break 3-pointer. He’s been excellent at those this season with his 42.9% conversion rate on ATB 3-pointers being the 12th-highest among players that have taken 60 or more thus far.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="zxx"><a href="https://t.co/exN9Ah81lz">pic.twitter.com/exN9Ah81lz</a></p><p>— All Things NBA: From A to Z (@AllThingsNBAtoZ) <a href="https://twitter.com/AllThingsNBAtoZ/status/1861484517950693739?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Here’s an example of Anunoby getting thrown a ticking time bomb at the end of the shot clock and utilizing his simple, but luxury, bag to wind up scoring two points. He calls for the ball with just over four seconds remaining and catches it with 3.6 to go. After getting Peyton Watson to overcommit to his pump fake, Anunoby drives inside on him and pulls up just in time. Swish.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="zxx"><a href="https://t.co/CMIm4pblqo">pic.twitter.com/CMIm4pblqo</a></p><p>— All Things NBA: From A to Z (@AllThingsNBAtoZ) <a href="https://twitter.com/AllThingsNBAtoZ/status/1861485256097910853?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>These have all been incredibly simple baskets. Anunoby knows his shooting ability results in hard closeouts. And he knows how to leverage that, along with his strength, into strong, physical, straight-line drives to the basket. Anything is possible from there, really.</p><p>For OG Anunoby, blocking Nikola Jokic, recovering the rebound, and scoring on the other end of the court within four seconds is just another day at the office.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="zxx"><a href="https://t.co/COpSRkBjjO">pic.twitter.com/COpSRkBjjO</a></p><p>— All Things NBA: From A to Z (@AllThingsNBAtoZ) <a href="https://twitter.com/AllThingsNBAtoZ/status/1861485445672026534?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Speaking of Jokic, this basket was honestly rude of Anunoby. Brunson swings it his way but he doesn’t love what he sees, so he gives it right back. Jokic diverts his attention to Brunson, so Anunoby starts creeping toward the corner. And Brunson sees it, so he gives him the ball right back. Before actually catching the pass, Anunoby angled his body in preparation to attack the basket as quickly as possible.</p><p>Once he was near the rim, only Porter Jr. stood in the way of him and two points. So his strength came into play once again. And he finished through Porter Jr. while drawing a foul, turning the attempt to prevent two points into a third point.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="zxx"><a href="https://t.co/gRxvxg7UGD">pic.twitter.com/gRxvxg7UGD</a></p><p>— All Things NBA: From A to Z (@AllThingsNBAtoZ) <a href="https://twitter.com/AllThingsNBAtoZ/status/1861485928851653107?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Let’s watch one more. Hart and Towns both screen for Brunson. Anunoby waits in the corner. Brunson takes the first screen but reverses the second from Towns and begins to drive. And that forces Westbrook to come over and help on the big.</p><p>As a result, the Knicks forward was staring down a clean lane to the basket approximately 19 feet in length. So he waited a second. And then he took it in rhythm with Brunson’s drive. As soon as Brunson arrived at the rim, Anunoby did too. Slam dunk.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="zxx"><a href="https://t.co/WZcI4hCJKN">pic.twitter.com/WZcI4hCJKN</a></p><p>— All Things NBA: From A to Z (@AllThingsNBAtoZ) <a href="https://twitter.com/AllThingsNBAtoZ/status/1861486508672209254?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>None of these baskets were remote candidates for being the best NBA play of the day. They were all incredibly simple. An abundance of spacing, a ton of strength, and a keen understanding of what to do with both led to most of the scores. And an ability to shoot the ball led to the rest.</p><p>OG Anunoby can continue to impact games like an NBA All-Star for the Knicks. Even on the offensive side of the floor. He’s also <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/knicks-news-og-anunoby-reveals-narrative-sick-hearing">made it clear that he’d like some credit for more than just his defense</a>. If he keeps reading the floor like this and “listening” to defenses when they “tell” him what to do out there, he might just get it.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

How Knicks’ OG Anunoby can replicate 40-point explosion vs. Nuggets

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/knicks-news-og-anunoby-new-career-high-win-vs-nuggets');   ga('set', 'title', 'Knicks’ OG Anunoby drops new career high in win vs. Nuggets');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Knicks-news-OG-Anunoby-drops-new-career-high-in-win-vs.-Nuggets.jpg"></figure><h1>Knicks’ OG Anunoby drops new career high in win vs. Nuggets</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-26T07:27:03-08:00">November 26th, 7:27am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-26T07:27:03-08:00">November 26th, 7:27am</time><address><a href="https://haydencilley.wixsite.com/hayden-cilley-s-port">Hayden Cilley</a>Hayden Cilley joined ClutchPoints in August 2024 as a Phoenix Suns and Mercury reporter, as well as an Associate Editor. Hayden graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University while covering events like the 2023 NCAA Men's Final Four, the 2024 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl and the Arizona State men's swim and dive team. He recently covered the Phoenix Mercury for The Next Hoops and PHNX Sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The New York Knicks had a bounce-back win on Monday against the Denver Nuggets, on the back of OG Anunoby. The Knicks forward scored a career-high 40 points while shooting 16-for-23 from the field and knocking down five three-pointers. The mile-high city didn’t seem to bother Anunoby, who is having a career year as it is. <br><br>He’s averaging the most minutes, and points, as well as his best percentages from the field and three. His offensive ability stands out, even on a team with Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, and Karl-Anthony Towns.<br><br>However, it wasn’t solely Anunoby’s performance that stood out. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/knicks-tie-eye-popping-franchise-record-in-nuggets-demolition">Knicks tied their eye-popping franchise record</a> with 45 assists. Also, they became the <a href="https://x.com/KnicksMuse/status/1861263876395831420" rel="noopener">first team since 1991</a> to have 45 or more assists with 10 or fewer turnovers, according to KnicksMuse. <br><br>The 40-piece by Anunoby wasn’t the sole standout performance. Anthony Towns had 30 points and 15 rebounds, while Brunson had 23 points and 17 assists. The balance between stars has been exceptional, despite Bridges not performing well. The fourth-place Knicks have garnered traction as one of the most talented offensive rosters in the league. Monday’s game highlighted how much firepower they have. </p><h2><b>OG Anunoby highlights Knicks depth after career-high performance.</b></h2><p>The former Toronto Raptors forward has been exactly what New York has needed since they traded for him. A capable scorer with major defensive prowess and acumen. Since arriving in the Big Apple, Anunoby has taken a step up in his scoring. With Julius Randle out for the latter portion of the season, he had to take on more of a scoring responsibility.<br><br>Although Brunson led the way, the two-way game of Anunoby made Knicks fans hopeful for what was to come. Fast forward to the 2024-25 season and he’s been that lethal scorer. Brunson is averaging a career-high in assists and setting up teammates extremely well. Not to mention, the attention that he, Anthony Towns, and Bridges all create allows Anunoby to get open, rather consistently.<br><br>The Knicks have seemed to gel well, considering how they acquired Anthony Towns, less than a month before the season began. They still trail the Orlando Magic, Boston Celtics, and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the standings this season. Regardless of that, they’ve been a <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/NYK/2025.html" rel="noopener">top 5 offense in the league</a>. The potential is there and has continued to unlock through each game of the season.</p><p>People have started to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/way-too-early-look-knicks-possible-playoff-matchups">predict the Knicks’ future playoff matchups</a> already. While a career-high from Anunoby isn’t likely every night, he can do so. His performance highlights the depth of the Knicks roster so far this season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Knicks’ OG Anunoby drops new career high in win vs. Nuggets

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/knicks-news-og-anunoby-reveals-narrative-sick-hearing');   ga('set', 'title', 'Knicks’ OG Anunoby reveals narrative he’s sick of hearing');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Knicks-news-OG-Anunoby-reveals-what-hes-sick-of-hearing.jpg"></figure><h1>Knicks’ OG Anunoby reveals narrative he’s sick of hearing</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-19T12:28:33-08:00">November 19th, 12:28pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-19T12:28:33-08:00">November 19th, 12:28pm</time><address><a>Kris Pursiainen</a>Kris Pursiainen is an Associate Editor for all sports based in the NJ/NYC area. Kris brings several years of experience reporting on and writing about professional teams to the table. With experience all over the country as a New York Knicks, New York Jets, New York Mets, Super Bowl LVIII, and Big East beat reporter, Kris has been breaking news and reporting on the NBA, NFL, MLB, and college basketball landscapes for years. Kris is a proud graduate of Fordham University.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>OG Anunoby is having a different kind of start to his season, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/knicks-og-anunoby-reacts-to-anne-hathaway-after-viral-bucket-list-moment-at-msg">Hollywood side-quests aside</a>. The stat sheet shows a marked increase in offensive output despite his usage being the lowest it has been since 2022. Anunoby is averaging 17.4 points per game through the Knicks’ first 14 games. That would be his career-high over a season since entering the NBA in 2017.</p><p>Anunoby has only ever received individual accolades related to his defensive performance. In 2023, he led the league in steals and the league named him to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team. But the British forward told James L. Edwards III of The Athletic <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5929383/2024/11/19/knicks-og-anunoby-defense-offense-nba/?source=emp_shared_article&amp;redirected=1" rel="noopener">he’s tired of only receiving credit for his defense</a>.</p><p>“Yeah, definitely,” Anunoby said to Edwards III when asked if he was tired of being called a great defender. “I always prided myself on being a two-way player, not just a defender.”</p><p>Anunoby recorded the sixth 20+ point game of this young season against the Brooklyn Nets on November 17. Last year, he had four games in which he scored 20 or more points in a Knick uniform. And that includes the NBA Playoffs, where he set a new playoff career-high with 28 points against the Indiana Pacers.</p><h2><b>OG Anunoby is impacting games like an NBA All-Star for the Knicks</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/OG-Anunoby-reverse-dunk.jpg"><figcaption>Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Knicks’ offense this year is about the options they have out there. Double-teaming Jalen Brunson, one of the league’s best scorers, is no longer an option for opposing defenses. Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns, donning orange and blue for the first time in their careers, present coaches with a myriad of problems. Josh Hart is a devastatingly impactful player in transition.</p><p>But OG Anunoby is the glue.</p><p>Anunoby’s first game as a Knick gave fans a decent preview of the ways in which <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/grading-og-anunoby-rj-barrett-immanuel-quickley-knicks-raptors-trade">the new acquisition from Toronto</a> would impact games. After spending New Year’s Eve alone in a hotel room, Anunoby made his Knick debut on January 1, 2024. Little did fans know, he’d help usher in a new era of Knicks basketball along with the new year.</p><p>Without in-depth knowledge of the playbook, Anunoby had no other option. He had to go out there and do what he does best on offense. Stay aware. Watch the ball and how the rest of the court moves with it. Cut into open space. Catch the ball. Dunk it. Navigate off-ball screens and make his way over to the corner. Catch the ball. Shoot it.</p><p>Anunoby’s offensive role with the Knicks has increased since his debut at Madison Square Garden. But he told The Athletic’s Edwards III that he doesn’t care about what’s on the stat sheet.</p><p>“Even if the numbers aren’t going up, I feel like I’m getting better and better,” said Anunoby.</p><p>Anunoby’s defense is also still worth lauding. He has two or more steals in half of the Knicks’ games thus far. He provides New York’s lineup with functional strength and length that make everything click. His weakside rim protection makes way for Karl-Anthony Towns’ unorthodox style of play at center.</p><p>Anunoby’s demeanor is reserved. Knick fans have <a href="https://x.com/IQfor3/status/1858604419929067750" rel="noopener">come to love it</a>. But that isn’t the only reason that OG Anunoby has so quickly endeared himself to an infamously passionate, and at times harsh, Knick fanbase. His great play on both ends is where it started.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Knicks’ OG Anunoby reveals narrative he’s sick of hearing

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/knicks-og-anunoby-reacts-to-anne-hathaway-after-viral-bucket-list-moment-at-msg');   ga('set', 'title', 'Knicks’ OG Anunoby reacts to Anne Hathaway after viral ‘bucket list’ moment at MSG');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/OG-Anunoby-reacts-to-Anne-Hathaway-after-viral-bucket-list-moment-at-MSG.jpg"></figure><h1>Knicks’ OG Anunoby reacts to Anne Hathaway after viral ‘bucket list’ moment at MSG</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-15T08:34:03-08:00">November 15th, 8:34am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-15T15:13:42-08:00">November 15th, 3:13pm</time><address><a href="http://designsux.com">Burtland Dixon</a>As an avid enthusiast of entertainment, Burtland Dixon is a passionate individual who revels in the magic of movies, sports, music, and pop culture. Whether it's catching the latest blockbuster, watching the marquee matchup of the week, attending live concerts, or getting immersed in the world of gaming, Burtland finds joy in all forms of entertainment.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Celebrity</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Actress <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/anne-hathaway-shares-live-reaction-to-yankees-reaching-world-series">Anne Hathaway</a>, known for her roles in The Devil Wears Prada and The Dark Knight Rises, found herself in an unexpected—and somewhat risky—situation at Madison Square Garden this week. While attending the New York Knicks game against the Chicago Bulls, Hathaway was nearly run over by NBA player OG Anunoby.</p><p><a href="https://www.tmz.com/2024/11/15/anne-hathaway-og-anunoby-bucket-list/" rel="noopener">The moment quickly went viral after Anunoby’s hustle</a> for a loose ball nearly sent the 6-foot-7, 232-pound forward flying into the actress, who was sitting just a few feet away from the court with her family, TMZ reports.</p><p>The incident took place when Anunoby deflected a pass from Josh Giddey intended for Zach LaVine, sending the ball hurtling toward the high-priced seats at the Garden.</p><p>In a video posted to her Instagram on Thursday night, Hathaway gave her fans a surprisingly upbeat take on the close call. With a big smile, she shared, “I almost got crashed into last night!” before adding, “I always wanted that to happen!”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCYCP-3Jerw/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading"><div style="padding: 16px;"><p> </p><div style="display: flex;"><div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div><div style="display: flex;"><div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div><div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div></div></div><div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div><div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div><div style="padding-top: 8px;"><div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div></div><div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"></div><div style="display: flex; margin-bottom: 14px;"><div><div></div><div></div><div></div></div><div style="margin-left: 8px;"><div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 20px; width: 20px;"></div><div></div></div><div style="margin-left: auto;"><div></div><div></div><div></div></div></div><div style="display: flex; margin-bottom: 24px;"><div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"></div><div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; height: 14px; width: 144px;"></div></div><p> </p><p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCYCP-3Jerw/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" rel="noopener" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Anne Hathaway (@annehathaway)</a></p></div></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><p>Hathaway, in good humor, went on to thank Anunoby for the memorable encounter, calling it a “bucket list moment” in her life.</p><p>It’s a bizarrely cheerful way to look back on a situation that could have been quite dangerous, considering the sheer size and speed of the NBA player. Yet, her reaction was light-hearted, capturing the actress’ ability to laugh off even the most harrowing of moments.</p><h2>Anunoby’s response and Knicks game insights</h2><p>Anunoby, who was focused on his own performance during the game, responded to Hathaway’s post with a simple, “you’re welcome” on his own social media account. The Toronto Raptors’ former player, now a key figure for the Knicks, exhibited his usual stoic demeanor despite the attention from his near collision with the famous actress.</p><p>As for the game itself, Anunoby didn’t quite manage a double-double, finishing with 14 points, nine rebounds, and several assists and blocks. The Knicks, however, suffered a narrow 124-123 loss to the Bulls. Despite the loss, Anunoby has had an impressive week, averaging 21 points and 6.3 rebounds in the past three games, shooting over 56% from the field.</p><p>Hathaway wasn’t the only celebrity enjoying the game that night. Other stars in attendance included Lauren Cohan, Michael J. Fox, Queen Latifah, and Fat Joe, adding to the star-studded atmosphere at MSG.</p><p>With the Knicks continuing their homestand, fans are sure to see more celebrities packing the iconic venue for upcoming games as the team looks to bounce back from their loss to the Bulls.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Knicks’ OG Anunoby reacts to Anne Hathaway after viral ‘bucket list’ moment at MSG

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The Aurora, Illinois native earned a degree in philosophy from Creighton University, where he also competed as a Division 1 Cross Country runner. Smith has previously written for FanSided and Last Word on Sports, and his primary interests lie within the NBA and distance running.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The New York Knicks became the talk of the NBA in less than 24 hours. On the night of June 25th, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/knicks-news-stunning-mikal-bridges-nets-rockets-trade">New York engaged</a> in a blockbuster trade with the Brooklyn Nets to land Mikal Bridges. The next day, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/knicks-news-og-anunoby-212-million-contract-free-agency">the Knicks signed</a> OG Anunoby to a five-year, $212 million contract. As a result, New York has received some intriguing NBA Finals odds.</p><p>The Knicks have the third-best chance to win the 2025 NBA Finals <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba">with +750 odds</a>, per FanDuel Sportsbook. New York is preceded by the favorite Boston Celtics (+300) and is tied with the Denver Nuggets (+750). The favorites listed after the Knicks are the Oklahoma City Thunder (+900), Minnesota Timberwolves (+950), and the Dallas Mavericks (+1000). It will be interesting to see if the Knicks can capitalize on their chances and bring a title to the Big Apple in 2025.</p><p>New York began to separate themselves from the pack when they acquired Mikal Bridges. Like OG Anunoby, Bridges is a terrific 3-and-D wing who elevates his team’s versatility. But one of Bridges’ most impressive qualities is his durability. The 27-year-old has not missed a single game since he entered the league in 2018.</p><p>Knicks fans saw New York get taken advantage of when Anunoby missed a significant amount of his team’s series against the Indiana Pacers in the 2024 NBA Playoffs due to injury. Hopefully, Anunoby will be fully recovered for the 2024-25 season, but having Bridges to support him is extremely helpful.</p><p>New York’s prioritizing of OG Anunboy’s contract and their trade for Bridges shows their dedication to high-level wing play. The Knicks’ new lineup could help them defeat the Celtics, who arguably have the best one-two wing punch in the NBA. Yet, there is still one question that remains: did New York pay too much?</p><h2><b>Knicks’ offseason moves are highly regarded by one coveted analyst</b></h2><p>New York gave up four first-round picks for Mikal Bridges and will pay OG Anunoby roughly $40 million a year on his new contract. Both players are some of the best two-way competitors in the league. Still, some fans and analysts argue the team overpaid. However, when it comes to the Bridges trade, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/knicks-news-stephen-a-smiths-eye-opening-take-on-crazy-mikal-bridges-knicks-trade">renowned Knicks supporter</a> and ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith begs to differ.</p><p>“Now I know that ya’ll are sitting out there and saying, ‘It’s Mikal Bridges. He’s a good player, but it ain’t like ya’ll got KD or somebody.’ Bump all that! Okay?” Smith said via his X account shortly after the Knicks traded for Bridges.</p><p>“Chemistry matters. Reliability matters. Consistency matters. Defense matters. The brother can shoot. The brother can play. I’m sorry! I like this move by the New York Knicks. He’s young, energetic, seasoned. He defends and fits right into the culture of the New York Knicks, and that’s all I ask. You crawl before you walk baby. We crawled last year. We’re gonna walk, and we’re close to sprinting” Smith added.</p><p>Stephen A. Smith knows that New York’s roster is not perfect yet. He believes the Knicks still have moves to make, but he is happy with the organization’s decisiveness. Will New York prove Smith right and win the 2025 NBA Finals and more?</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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