Knicks' OG Anunoby: Rips away season-high six steals
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Anunoby closed with 26 points (11-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, five assists, two blocks and six steals across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 119-92 win over the Raptors.
Anunoby wreaked havoc on defense throughout the game, stacking up eight combined steals-plus-blocks in the blowout win while setting a season high in swipes. He also finished the game without committing a single turnover and was a plus-18 in the 27-point thrashing of the Raptors. Anunoby will look to keep the good times rolling Friday versus Portland.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Notches 15 points in win
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Anunoby accumulated 15 points (5-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two steals in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 103-87 win over the Kings.
The Knicks are going to be shorthanded Wednesday night against Toronto, as Josh Hart (ankle) is questionable and Mitchell Robinson and Miles McBride are being held out for injury management. Despite averaging 32.8 minutes across 36 appearances, Anunoby is showing no signs of slowing down and may see increased usage Wednesday.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Efficient performance in victory
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Anunoby finished Saturday's 112-109 win over the 76ers with 23 points (10-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and two steals over 36 minutes.
Anunoby scored 10 of his 23 points in the second quarter and finished as the Knicks' second-leading scorer behind Jalen Brunson (31 points). Anunoby has scored 20-plus points in five of his last nine outings, and over that span he has averaged 17.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.4 threes and 1.2 steals over 33.9 minutes per game while connecting on 50.5 percent of his field-goal attempts.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Nets 21 points with four swipes
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Anunoby chipped in 21 points (6-17 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 8-10 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and three steals in 39 minutes during Saturday's 106-99 loss to the Suns.
The 28-year-old forward did a good job of making life miserable for Dillon Brooks in this one, helping hold him to just five points on 2-of-13 shooting. Anunoby is having a fantastic season in New York, posting averages of 16.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.9 triples, 1.7 steals and 0.7 blocks per game.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Matches team high with 25 points
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Anunoby had 25 points (10-20 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 37 minutes during Thursday's 126-113 loss to Golden State.
Anunoby saw a decent boost in usage in the absence of Jalen Brunson (ankle), which could increase his fantasy value for as long as Brunson is out. Across eight outings during January, Anunoby has averaged 17.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.1 steals in 33.7 minutes per game.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Cashes four threes
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Anunoby amassed 24 points (9-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Sunday's 123-114 win over the Trail Blazers.
Anunoby was efficient, effective and aggressive in Sunday's win, finishing second on the Knicks behind Jalen Brunson in scoring. While the wing's offensive output can fluctuate in a crowded New York offense, he's scored at least 15 points in five of six games to open January, reaching the 20-point mark twice.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Goes for 20 in win
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Anunoby had 20 points (8-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one steal over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 123-111 victory over the Clippers.
Anunoby logged his eighth 20-point game of the season on terrific efficiency, and he continues to be a big part of the Knicks' offense. In his last 15 appearances, Anunoby is averaging 14.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.7 steals, 0.8 blocks and 1.5 threes across 33.5 minutes.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Trio of threes in loss
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Anunoby posted 19 points (6-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal in 37 minutes during Saturday's 130-119 loss to Philadelphia.
Anunoby topped his season averages in points, rebounds and assists Saturday, though his production wasn't enough to lift New York to a win. The wing knocked down three triples for the ninth time this season after entering the game averaging 2.0 made threes per contest, but his outside shooting has been inconsistent overall. Through 25 games, Anunoby is shooting 35.1 percent from deep, his lowest mark since the 2018-19 season.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Double-doubles in loss
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Anunoby logged 19 points (5-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 10 rebounds, two steals and one assist in 35 minutes during Friday's 111-99 loss to the Hawks.
The Knicks shot just 21.4 percent from beyond the arc as a team, and Anunoby didn't help that number with a lackluster shooting performance of his own. He has been cold from three-point range of late, shooting just 23.6 percent from downtown over his last 10 appearances. On a more positive note, he still finished as New York's second-leading scorer and grabbed 10 rebounds, securing his third double-double in his last four appearances.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Posts double-double in narrow win
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Anunoby ended with 23 points (8-22 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, one block and three steals across 37 minutes during Monday's 130-125 win over the Pelicans.
The Pelicans kept things close, but their defense was unable to curb a standout performance from Anunoby, who logged his second consecutive double-double after hitting the milestone against the Hawks in the previous game. Anunoby launched a season-high 22 shot attempts in the win, and although he had trouble finding the bottom of the basket from beyond the arc, his all-around defensive performance offset the slight deficiency.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Cleared to play Christmas Day
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Anunoby (ankle) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Cavaliers.
Anunoby was unable to play in the Knicks' win over the Timberwolves on Monday due to left ankle soreness, but the veteran forward has been cleared to play Christmas Day. Anunoby missed nine games earlier in the season due to a left hamstring strain, and since returning Dec. 5 he has averaged 15.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.9 threes, 1.6 steals and 0.9 blocks over 32.4 minutes per game.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Won't play Tuesday
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Anunoby is out for Tuesday's game against Minnesota due to left ankle soreness.
It sounds like a minor issue for Anunoby, who can be deemed day-to-day ahead of Thursday's battle with the Cavaliers. Mohamed Diawara appears to be in line for a spot start Tuesday, and Mitchell Robinson should also see more playing time in the frontcourt.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Drops 18 points in win
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Anunoby ended Sunday's 132-125 win over the Heat with 18 points (6-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 34 minutes.
This was another solid all-around performance from Anunoby as New York's two-way engine. Through 19 games, Anunoby is on pace for fifth-round value in nine-category formats on a per-game basis with averages of 15.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.8 steals, 0.7 blocks and 2.3 three-pointers.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Will play vs. Pacers
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Anunoby (knee) is available for Thursday's game against Indiana, per Stefan Bondy of The New York Post.
A left knee contusion won't stop Anunoby from playing Thursday. Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) is out, so fantasy managers can expect Anunoby to see an uptick in usage. On the year, Anunoby has averaged 16.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.9 steals in 31.3 minutes per tilt across 16 games.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Iffy for Thursday
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Anunoby is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pacers with a left knee contusion.
Thursday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set against a struggling Indiana squad, and it appears as though the Knicks are contemplating a maintenance day for several key players. If Anunoby is unable to play, the Knicks could lean on guys such as Jordan Clarkson, Tyler Kolek and Guerschon Yabusele.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Well-rounded performance in victory
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Anunoby ended with 24 points (8-13 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, four assists, three steals and one block across 40 minutes during Saturday's 132-120 victory over the Magic.
Anunoby made his fourth appearance following a nine-game absence due to a left hamstring strain, delivering his best game since the extended absence. The 28-year-old forward logged a season-high 40 minutes and finished as New York's third-leading scorer behind Jalen Brunson (40) and Karl-Anthony Towns (29). Anunoby also tied the team-high mark in steals and has recorded multiple swipes in three consecutive contests. He has scored 20-plus points in two of those three outings.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Great defensive effort in win
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Anunoby contributed 13 points (4-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 117-101 victory over the Raptors.
Anunoby has been important for the Knicks ever since returning from his hamstring injury, averaging 15.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 1.7 steals, 0.7 blocks and 2.0 threes on a 40.0 percent clip across 29.0 minutes in the three games he's been back. While he did not shoot the ball particularly well Tuesday, his two-way efforts have been missed, as the Knicks are 3-0 since Anunoby returned and 11-4 on the season when he plays.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Strikes for 21 in Sunday's win
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Anunoby closed with 21 points (8-14 FG, 5-7 3Pt), seven rebounds and three steals across 28 minutes during Sunday's 106-100 win over the Magic.
In his second game back from a nine-game absence due to a hamstring strain, Anunoby handled something close to his usual workload while scoring at least 20 points for the first time since Nov. 5. The 28-year-old forward also recorded more than two steals for the first time since Nov. 3 and tied his season high in made three-pointers. Anunoby appears to be fully recovered, just in time for a matchup with his former team, the Raptors, in the Knicks' next contest Tuesday.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Posts 11 points in return
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Anunoby (hamstring) recorded 11 points (4-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and one assist across 23 minutes in Friday's 146-112 win over the Jazz.
Suiting up for the first time since Nov. 14 after a nine-game absence due to a left hamstring strain, Anunoby was on an unspecified minute restriction, and the Knicks' blowout win allowed head coach Mike Brown to keep his playing time in check. Anunoby didn't provide any especially noteworthy production in his return, but assuming he's cleared for more minutes in the Knicks' next game Sunday versus the Magic, fantasy managers can probably feel comfortable activating him.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Good to go Friday
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Anunoby (hamstring) is available and starting against the Jazz on Friday, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Anunoby will shed his questionable tag and return to action following a nine-game absence due to a strained left hamstring. However, head coach Mike Brown said the 28-year-old forward will "probably" be on a minutes restriction, according to Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News. In 12 regular-season appearances thus far, Anunoby has averaged 15.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.9 steals across 31.1 minutes per contest.
