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Knicks Star Looking to Build Off Breakout Performance

The New York Knicks are looking to build momentum.

Jeremy Brener

iNov 25, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) controls the ball in the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
iNov 25, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) controls the ball in the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images / Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby is walking around with a little more swagger after a career-high 40 points in the team's blowout win against the Denver Nuggets on Monday night at Ball Arena.

Anunoby's 40 points came on an efficient 16 of 23 from the floor, including 5 of 7 from downtown. Anunoby felt pretty good about his performance after the game.

“Just getting better each and every game," Anunoby said h/t Posting and Toasting. "I’m sure it’s going to keep getting better. [I am] just comfortable. … Just be ready to shoot and not turn down shots. And [I’m] hunting more. I feel like we’ve been doing this quite a bit.”

Anunoby was aggressive from the jump, finding his spots and attacking all night long. It's something that coach Tom Thibodeau hopes that he brings to the court every game from here on out.

"I want him to be decisive," Thibodeau said. "When he plays like that it’s much more effective for all of us. When he’s cutting decisively, when he catches and he’s down and ready and balanced and takes shots, he gets into a good rhythm. And running the floor, when he runs the floor and gets into space or he runs to the rim and he catches a small on him, those are easy buckets. I want him to continue to build on that. Offensively, I think we’ve done a lot of great things all year. Tonight was not one of our better nights offensively, but I think guys are working together to create good shots and I think that’s important.”

Anunoby will look to build off of his game against the Nuggets when the Knicks travel to the Lone Star State to take on the Dallas Mavericks. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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