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Knicks dismantle Nuggets behind Anunoby's career-high 40

Published November 26, 2024, 12:50 PMPao Ambat
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OG Anunoby dropped his first 40-point game of the season in a resounding Knicks road win against the Denver Nuggets. | Photo ©: NBA

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).  

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 21 of his 30 markers in the first half on where New York built a strong 76-53 halftime lead. 

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. 

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.

Up next for the Nuggets are the Utah Jazz (4-12) while the Knicks continue their road trip in Dallas against the Mavericks (10-8).