In their first visit in Denver, OG Anunoby and the New York Knicks left no doubt against the Nuggets.
Anunoby fired a career-high 40 points, anchoring the Knicks to a commanding 145-118 victory over the Nuggets on Tuesday, November 26 (PH Time).
And now a CAREER-HIGH 38 PTS for OG Anunoby! https://t.co/OJmftm5o7p
— NBA (@NBA) November 26, 2024
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 21 of his 30 markers in the first half on where New York built a strong 76-53 halftime lead.
yup, COUNT IT??@karltowns
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 26, 2024
Jalen Brunson added a double-double of 23 points and 17 assists for the Knicks, who bounced back after dropping a 121-106 decision against the Utah Jazz.
New York led by as many as 30 points and shot 53% from deep on 19 threes to improve to 10-7.
Meanwhile, Russell Westbrook paced the Nuggets with 27 points while Jokic added 22 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists.
Joker with a 13 point first quarter
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 26, 2024
13 PTS / 4 REB / 2 AST
Jamal Murray chipped in 20 points while Michael Porter Jr added a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds as Denver dropped to 9-7.