Knicks Dominate Bucks in Statement Road Win

It​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ was the second quarter that changed the course of the game. Karl-Anthony Towns dominated the game with his very effective scoring, especially turnaround jumpers and backdoor cuts that kept Bucks defensive players off coming one another.

Meanwhile, OG Anunoby did a good job of converting from beyond the arc, and Mohamed Diawara's first 3-pointer helped to extend the lead. New York's perimeter defenders turned their defense into a weapon for fast breaks, while key ball-handlers of Milwaukee couldn't consistently get their rhythm.

By the end of the first half, the Knicks held a good lead, one that kept growing as both the offensive and defensive units performed well. 

Second Half: Closing It Out

The​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ second half saw New York continuing with the same high energy. Anunoby started making spectacular three-pointers one after another, and Mikal Bridges supported him with intelligent drives, attacking the Bucks’ defense. The Knicks’ deep roster and perfect play proved too strong for Milwaukee, even though they tried to gradually reduce the deficit.

Landry Shamet’s timely 3-pointers and the spirit of other players wrapped up the victory before the last quarter.

At the final whistle, the Knicks had won an impressive game away from home, which is proof of their balanced offense and defensive dedication. There is hardly any room for doubt in this performance that New York is still among the most threatening teams in the Eastern Conference when they are at their ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌best.

Key Stats

New York Knicks (Top 3 Scorers)

Jalen Brunson | 27 PTS | 3 AST | 7 REB

OG Anunoby | 24 PTS | 3 AST | 3 REB

Karl-Anthony Towns | 17 PTS | 1 AST | 13 REB

Milwaukee Bucks (Top 3 Scorers)

Myles Turner | 19 PTS | 2 AST | 4 REB

Kyle Kuzma | 17 PTS | 2 AST | 4 REB

Bobby Portis | 14 PTS | 0 AST | 2 REB