Perhaps a taste of the first round of the playoffs since the Magic, 4th, traveled to the Knicks, 5th, and this morning, the places are reversed! While Orlando remained on five straight victories, Paolo Banchero's teammates came across a great New York team, which won 98-74!
Four minutes were enough for the Knicks to take control of the match with an 18-6 orchestrated by the returning Jalen Brunson. Almost perfect from 3-point range, with an 8 out of 9 from distance after around ten minutes, Tom Thibodeau's players put the Magic on their heels, and Brunson had fun with his defenders. Whether it's planting a step-back 3-pointer or running Banchero around the paint before going to score a lay-up. The Knicks finished the first half with a 9-0 lead to lead by 16 points (55-39).
McBride as the X factor
Returning from the locker room, Jalen Brunson continues his festival, and he finds Precious Achiuwa under the belt. Paolo Banchero may explode the circle, there is only one team on the field, and the 3-points continue to rain. Josh Hart in the corner and Donte DiVincenzo in the center are imitated by Miles McBride… The Knicks take the lead (78-52), and Madison Square Garden rumbles with pleasure.
Especially since Jalen Brunson continues his festival. His knee is fine, and he can afford to land a floater in the middle of an army of arms, or plant another 3-pointer in the corner while falling into the front row. After a dunk from Josh Hart at +23 (93-70), Tom Thibodeau whistles the end of recess to open his bench, and the Knicks finally win 98-74!
WHAT YOU MUST REMEMBER
– The Knicks stop their pet peeve. After three losses in a row against the Magic, New York defeated the Indian sign, and in what way! Essential as the two teams could find themselves in the first round of the playoffs.
– An iron defense. The Knicks seize the season record for the lowest total of points conceded (74). It had been 12 years since the Knicks defense had conceded so few points.
– Precious Precious. Career record for the Knicks pivot with his 5 blocks. Symbol of the domination of the Knicks, the former interior of the Heat and the Raptors signs a big double-double with 15 points and 14 rebounds.
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How to read the stats? Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive rebound; T = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Point differential when the player is on the field; Pts = Points; Eval: player evaluation calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
