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With a smattering of luminaries -- including Knicks legends Patrick Ewing and Stephon Marbury -- on hand, OG Anunoby anchored New York to a showcase for the ages against the Hawks.
The Knicks wing might be understated compared to some of his flashier counterparts, but he remains one of the NBA's better two-way players at his position. On Thursday, Anunoby let his offensive game do the talking, producing highlights in bunches as New York delivered a closeout-game performance unlike any other.
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OG Anunoby stats today
Halftime score: Knicks 83, Hawks 36
- Points: 26
- Rebounds: 7
- Assists: 2
- Steals: 4
- Blocks: 0
- TOs: 0
- Fouls: 0
- FGs: 10-12
- 3Ps: 4-6
- FTs: 2-3
Anunoby kept up his scorching form during New York's close out game, producing one of the best performances of his Knicks career on Thursday night.
Anunoby led the way for New York with 26 points in the first half, finding success at all three levels of the floor. The Indiana product was especially proficient from deep, sinking four first half threes.
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) May 1, 2026On a roster filled with stars, Anunoby was arguably New York's entered Game 6 as arguably New York's most consistent, averaging the joint second-most points, third-most rebounds and joint second-most steals on the roster. On Thursday, he took control, shooting his name up into the lights to power a fiery first half Knicks display.
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