Knicks' Bench Stands Tall in Thrilling Comeback Win Over Raptors
The New York Knicks pulled off an impressive 119-92 comeback victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, marking their fourth straight win. The turning point came in the third quarter when Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby combined for a remarkable 56 points, transforming the game into a one-sided affair.
Bridges shone brightest, scoring 30 points, mostly in the third quarter where he shot 12-for-15 from the field. This was his best performance in a long time, and it helped seal a nine-point lead that swelled to 27 by the final buzzer. Anunoby chipped in with 26 points, as Karl-Anthony Towns made a highlight-reel pass to Bridges during this decisive stretch.
Despite being short-handed due to injuries and illness, including Jalen Brunson who played just 13 minutes after battling an illness, the Knicks' bench stepped up to deliver. They took advantage of an ineffective Raptors offense and capitalized on their own opportunities to secure the win.
The victory has significant implications for the standings, with the Knicks now sitting a full game ahead of the Raptors in the Eastern Conference standings. However, coach Mike Brown downplayed the significance of this win, stating that "every game is important" and acknowledging that there's still plenty of basketball left to be played.
For one night at least, the distraction surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo's availability on the trade market was forgotten, and the focus remained on the Knicks' performance. It remains to be seen how this momentum will carry over into their next game, but for now, the Knicks can bask in the glow of another impressive victory.
The win marked a notable milestone for the Knicks, who improved to 3-0 against the Raptors this season and extended their winning streak to four games. With their bench playing so well, they seem poised to build on this momentum as the season enters its final stretch.
The New York Knicks pulled off an impressive 119-92 comeback victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, marking their fourth straight win. The turning point came in the third quarter when Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby combined for a remarkable 56 points, transforming the game into a one-sided affair.
Bridges shone brightest, scoring 30 points, mostly in the third quarter where he shot 12-for-15 from the field. This was his best performance in a long time, and it helped seal a nine-point lead that swelled to 27 by the final buzzer. Anunoby chipped in with 26 points, as Karl-Anthony Towns made a highlight-reel pass to Bridges during this decisive stretch.
Despite being short-handed due to injuries and illness, including Jalen Brunson who played just 13 minutes after battling an illness, the Knicks' bench stepped up to deliver. They took advantage of an ineffective Raptors offense and capitalized on their own opportunities to secure the win.
The victory has significant implications for the standings, with the Knicks now sitting a full game ahead of the Raptors in the Eastern Conference standings. However, coach Mike Brown downplayed the significance of this win, stating that "every game is important" and acknowledging that there's still plenty of basketball left to be played.
For one night at least, the distraction surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo's availability on the trade market was forgotten, and the focus remained on the Knicks' performance. It remains to be seen how this momentum will carry over into their next game, but for now, the Knicks can bask in the glow of another impressive victory.
The win marked a notable milestone for the Knicks, who improved to 3-0 against the Raptors this season and extended their winning streak to four games. With their bench playing so well, they seem poised to build on this momentum as the season enters its final stretch.
it's like they're on fire right now and there's no reason why they can't keep that momentum going their depth is really starting to pay off and it's awesome to see them capitalize on the raptors' mistakes. gotta say, mikal bridges was on point tonight 30 points in one quarter is just insane 
OG anunoby chipping in with 26 points doesn't hurt either. coach brown might not be acknowledging the significance of this win but i think it's pretty clear that this is a huge boost for their standing in the east 
i dont get how u can lose to a team thats not even that good at basketball lol anyway back to miikal bridges he played so well and now hes all over instagram 
his highlights are on repeat rn
Mikal Bridges went WILD in that 3rd quarter and OG Anunoby was right behind him! 
And can we talk about Karl-Anthony Towns' pass to Mikal?! 
I mean, come on... the Knicks actually won a game! Who would've thought? 
They were down by who-knows-how-much and still managed to pull off a crazy comeback. It's like they knew that Bridges was gonna have a firehose in his hands (12-for-15 from the field, yikes!) 
. And OG Anunoby just chipped in with 26 points... no big deal, right? 
The win puts them in a pretty good spot in the standings... but let's not get too ahead of ourselves here. Coach Mike Brown saying "every game is important"? 
Karl-Anthony Towns making that sick pass to Mikal Bridges during the decisive stretch 
what's up with the knicks bench though? they came from behind and won that thing 
giannis drama forgotten for one night, but will it carry over into their next game? we'll see 
It's crazy that Bridges had an epic third quarter with 12-for-15 shooting and Anunoby chipped in with 26 points too... their chemistry is on point. I think it's awesome that coach Mike Brown isn't getting too caught up in the win-loss record, just taking it one game at a time - every game really does matter, especially with the trade rumors surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo still swirling. But for now, let's enjoy this momentum and see how far it takes them! 
. The Raptors looked lost without Jalen Brunson, but hey, at least their offense didn't completely shut down... yet 
. One thing's for sure, the Knicks' bench is going to be a game-changer if they can keep this momentum going 
Karl-Anthony Towns making a highlight-reel pass to him was literally the coolest thing I've seen all week 
like, they're basically guaranteed a spot in the playoffs now 
and Giannis's trade drama was just a nice distraction from how good the Knicks are playing 
... and to think they still have some momentum going after Giannis Antetokounmpo's trade situation was put on hold 
... this win might be small but it shows they can hang with the best of them 
fingers crossed this momentum carries over into the rest of the season 
Karl-Anthony Towns' pass to Bridges during that deciding stretch tho 
it's always exciting when the bench comes through like this 
. The Knicks have got this momentum going on and I'm curious to see if they can keep it up as they head into the final stretch of the season 
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The Knicks' bench is like a superhero team – all power comes from the supporting cast 
! I mean, with Jalen Brunson barely getting in there and still managing to contribute, it's clear they've got a deep roster going on. Bridges and Anunoby just happened to have an epic game, but it's awesome to see the bench step up like that. This could be big for their playoff push 
, gotta keep watching them play! 
. The Knicks bench stepping up is definitely a sign of things to come - this team's got some serious depth and talent. I'm keeping an eye on how they carry this momentum into their next game... fingers crossed for another win!