New York Knicks’s Nigerian-born sensation, Ogugua ‘OG’ Anunoby was again in top form, as he struck 22 points to help his side snatch a 108-105 win over Atlanta Hawks in USA’s National Basketball Association (NBA), Sports247 reports.
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The Great Britain international started slowly, but soon hit the peak of his ability, as The Knicks stormed back in the fourth quarter to beat The Hawks and sealed their third straight win, with three games left in the regular season.
Alexander-Walker led The Hawks’ early scorers with 20 points on 7-for-9 shooting (3-for-4 from three), while Bridges and Anunoby continued to power The Knicks forward with 13 points each at the halfway point of the game.
Anunoby then drilled a three-pointer as time expired in the third quarter, to put The Knicks ahead 81-79, as they outscored Atlanta 28-22, but The Hawks stormed back in the fourth quarter to reclaim the lead in stunning fashion.
McCollum nearly sent the game into overtime, after making a shot from beyond half court, but replay showed he didn’t get it, while Anunoby and Brunson made all four of their free throws down the stretch to seal The Knicks’ win via three points.
Brunson scored 17 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, finishing 11-for-26 from the field with 13 assists, while Anunoby ended the game with 22 points and two blocks, as Bridges finished with 15 in their combination for The Knicks’ victory.
