OG Anunoby made a significant return to the New York Knicks lineup after missing the last 18 games, contributing to the team's victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Anunoby, who played a total of 528 minutes over his first 15 games with the Knicks, has helped the team outscore their opponents by 282 points (+282) during that time, marking the highest plus/minus by any player in NBA history over his first 15 games with a new team. Josh Hart also stood out in the game, achieving his fourth triple-double of the season with 20 points, 19 rebounds, and 10 assists. The Knicks' performance with Anunoby in the lineup this season has been notable, with a record of 12-3 against the spread (ATS) and 13-2 straight up (SU), compared to 21-27-2 ATS and 25-25 SU without him. The team's success was further highlighted by Jalen Brunson's 20 points and 9 assists, and Donte DiVincenzo's 16 points, including 4 three-pointers.
Garden crowd loves dudes that hustle! That’s what has been so fun about these Thibs era teams. FINALLY giving MSG the gritty style of team they like to root for. https://t.co/zwathgSm25
OG Anunoby provides reminder of how important it is he stays healthy now https://t.co/ChKKXssFaV https://t.co/y2hjHDyDSQ
🏀 TUESDAY'S FINAL SCORES 🏀 Josh Hart's 4th triple-double of the season fuels the @nyknicks to the win over the Sixers! Jalen Brunson: 20 PTS, 9 AST Donte DiVincenzo: 16 PTS, 4 3PM https://t.co/U7Ovgu5kik
New York Knicks with OG Anunoby in the lineup this season: 12-3 ATS (13-2 SU) Without him: 21-27-2 ATS (25-25 SU)
The Knicks got a big night all around, but Josh Hart kept things pumping against the 76ers, @meanbarb writes https://t.co/c5mS5WesFi
OG Anunoby "felt great" in his return after missing last 18 games and discusses the process it took to get back on the court #Knicks Read more: https://t.co/BL9ceNloHG https://t.co/gWOtlKqb01
Josh Hart on if he wanted to stay in the game to get 20 rebounds: "That would be nice, but Thomas Thibodeau wanted to take me out of the game. Everyone complained about me playing 40 minutes. I could have gotten my 20-20 game, but he takes me out. So, appreciate it Thomas."
"He plays to win, that's what makes him so valuable to us" Tom Thibodeau on the impact Josh Hart makes & OG Anunoby's return following #Knicks win over Sixers Read more: https://t.co/Bqb5IYnVp5 https://t.co/HzQu2meL3L
INSTANT IMPACT 💪 OG Anunoby - 14 PTS | 4 REB | 2 AST | 1 STL https://t.co/vw6E2y8OqU
Thibodeau on if Josh Hart was giving him grief about pulling him when he was one short of 20 rebounds: "He's gonna give me grief about something. It goes in one ear, out the other." Went on to talk about how all Hart cares about is winning.
Josh Hart represents exactly what the New York Knicks are about. What a player. https://t.co/bMvFM5nuqS
The @NYKnicks dominate at home 🔥 Hart: 20 PTS | 19 REB | 10 AST Brunson: 20 PTS | 4 REB | 9 AST https://t.co/cE32tiacPM
OG Anunoby has played a total of 528 minutes over his first 15 games with New York. Incredibly, the Knicks have outscored their opponents by 282 points in those 528 minutes. +282 is the highest plus/minus by any player in NBA history over his first 15 games with a new team.
Everybody loves Josh Hart: 20 points 19 rebounds 10 assists +32 https://t.co/CCsQrhaz6I
Josh Hart was pumping his fist as the crowd gave him a standing ovation, but I'm pretty confident he was just celebrating that his streak of eight straight 40-minute games has officially come to an end. He'll finish tonight's game with 39.
OG ANUNOBY, WE'VE MISSED YOU. 😍 (🎥: @nyknicks) https://t.co/gBZVlUzFmC
Biggest ovation of the night comes for Josh Hart throwing off his headband which seems weird but the Knicks up almost 30 so I guess anything goes.
OG with the spin and slam! 💥 (🎥: @NBA) https://t.co/V19Lmt5UDX
OG Anunoby spins and throws it down with force 💪 PHI-NYK Live on TNT https://t.co/qlxnSjn2Rb
OG Anunoby with the spin and slam 😤 https://t.co/ZVfW1FQ81L
That Brunson-Anunoby connection is back! 🗽 https://t.co/UxqWB7i22n https://t.co/kvCGsOqnvX
Jalen Brunson connects from deep and Action Bronson is loving it! PHI-NYK Live on TNT https://t.co/JgsHKJxK8o
Brunson behind the back to OG!! (via @nyknicks) https://t.co/BsQmBsEemG
One good way to tell if OG Anunoby is back is to look at the plus-minus column. https://t.co/q0GJs7mk2b
Brunson goes behind the back to OG! 🔨 https://t.co/ebq667vHHN
Brunson behind-the-back to OG for the slam 🔨 https://t.co/vvi1b9NtUH
Jalen Brunson drops off the behind-the-back dime to OG Anunoby for the slam! PHI-NYK Live on TNT https://t.co/dm1f5uS9L2
Jalen Brunson with two on the ball and the Knicks working to adjust. OG and Donte exchange on the left side so Donte is one pass away. Oubre is in at the nail but gives arm help, Hartenstein rolls and finishes. https://t.co/yPwd34DXXF
OG Anunoby sinks the stepback jumper in his first game back from injury! PHI-NYK Live on TNT https://t.co/qISik8wzNa
OG Anunoby has returned. https://t.co/FSfIsp0VZy
The OG Anunoby on/offs are inevitable
And Anunoby hits a short baseline jumper for his first attempt and Knicks are up 4-0 and I'm pretty sure htey've never given up a point with OG in the lineup.
Nice ovation for OG Anunoby as he returns to the starting lineup.
Anunoby is back offiically and starting -- Precious Achiuwa goes to the second unit.
Knicks starters: Jalen Brunson Donte DiVincenzo Josh Hart OG Anunoby Isaiah Hartenstein
Tom Thibodeau announces OG Anunoby will return tonight after missing the last 18 games as long as warmups go well & details what Julius Randle has left in his rehab before he returns #Knicks Read more: https://t.co/P3fsjFVWUg https://t.co/jexWjkApcS
Tom Thibodeau says OG Anunoby will warm up with the intention to play tonight against Philadelphia.
Anunoby will go through warmups and decide but a go if all goes well.
OG Anunoby will warm up with the intent to play, Tom Thibodeau said.
Jalen Brunson breaks down this instant-classic presser moment between him and Josh Hart 🗣️😆 The college teammates, roommates, podcast co-hosts and @nyknicks standouts face Philly at 7:30pm/et on TNT! https://t.co/wCVtaQaJGg
Jalen Brunson: 27.1 PPG, 6.5 APG Tyrese Maxey: 26.0 PPG, 6.3 APG NBA All-Star PGs clash as #4 Knicks host #6 Sixers in an East showdown! ⏰ 7:30pm/et on TNT https://t.co/PBRWDs7yOe
Jalen Brunson is getting more attention from defenses, getting two on the ball in pick and roll. How do the Knicks handle it and what does it open up? That and MORE on the latest episode of @dunkerspotpod on YouTube! EP 289: https://t.co/DZ172jTtsA https://t.co/UA8QwpcBRw
Anunoby upgraded to questionable https://t.co/sJ7LWNrhj2
OG Anunoby back in time to play the Warriors coming off this road trip... https://t.co/PjzUt3RnvK https://t.co/hKWf8srNTo
new words: The Knicks need to get healthy. Fortunately, OG’s return is imminent. https://t.co/P8ffRPEZQa
Josh Hart has been on the floor for 389 of the 432 total minutes (over 90%) the Knicks have played since the All-Star Break. https://t.co/mCHIHlbuFm