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00:02You
00:36Greetings, folks. Thanks for tuning in to 2K Sports for our latest presentation of NBA
00:43basketball. Alongside Hall of Famer Grant Hill and Coach Dan Van Gundy, this is Brian Anderson.
00:49Allie LaForse joins us from the sidelines. And taking a broader look here at the year-over-year
00:55scoring trend for Mikael Bridges. Yeah, clearly his offensive output has been on a bit of a decline.
01:02Now, that could point to a lot of things. But mostly, I think he's just putting his focus
01:06elsewhere on the floor, looking for other ways to help out his team. Now, New York starting five.
01:12They've got Jalen Brunson, OG Ananobi out there with Carl Anthony Towns. Then it's Gershon Yabusele.
01:19And it's Bridges in at the two-guard spot. Torian Prince is out there with Rui Achimura.
01:23Then there's Keon Ellis. Then there's Mitchell. And it's Battle in at the pivot spot. Manning
01:28the middle. Oh, man. This should be fun tonight. These teams love to let it fly from deep.
01:33Oh, both these teams live and die by the three-pointer. If they're both on, we'll have a really high
01:39-scoring
01:39game. But if not, he might have enough fritz for houses at both ends. Here's Achimura after
01:46the basket by New York. Bridges passes to Brunson. Rejected by Mitchell.
01:58Inside. Here's Battle. And he takes the fantastic lead pass up strong for the slam.
02:05That's just a great pass. Excellent vision to see the open spot in the defense and lead
02:11him to the score.
02:14To the inside. Yabusele. Banked it in off the glass. Just taking it right to the rim. And
02:20no one was there to greet him. Once he gets in deep on the defense, there is no way he's
02:25missing a layup like that.
02:27Now here's Achimura. Last game for him. He picked up 13.
02:3113. And it's Battle missing. The Knicks have gone two of three from the floor. Here's
02:38the three. It's not going to go for him. Gone one for three so far.
02:45Achimura from long range. Not going to go that time. And this is exactly who you want taking
02:51that shot. He just missed it. And it's Towns with the power finish.
02:56Well, you can count on Towns to finish with strength any time he has the chance.
03:05Mitchell's shot is good.
03:07Well, he can beat you in a lot of ways. Very challenging to defend.
03:12And since the turn of the century, diehard Knicks fans have dealt with some lean years,
03:17Grant, until recently.
03:19No doubt, B.A. And they're happy to see meaningful games.
03:22The arrival of Jalen Brunson just changed things. And they've gone all in to surround him with
03:28Towns. Here's Mitchell. After New York picked up the three with their last shot.
03:34Pass to Battle. Here's Prince.
03:40Here's Battle. Covered by Towns. Down to five on the shot clock. Here's Mitchell.
03:46Uses the glass on the layup.
03:47Attacking in the painted area. Clearly that was their game plan coming in.
03:52New York has gone one of two from three-point land so far.
03:57Here's Brunson.
03:58And he drops in the layup off the glass.
04:01Brunson's got five now.
04:03Inside, Brunson is pretty deadly.
04:05Just dropping his shot in.
04:10Ellis with it.
04:11And it's Ananobi picking him up.
04:13Here's Mitchell.
04:15Ooh, he's looking comfortable now.
04:17Three for three.
04:18I love this approach.
04:20Getting him involved early.
04:21And it's already paying off.
04:24Yeah, well, his offensive contributions are going to be very important in this game.
04:28So it's good they've already got him in a rhythm.
04:31Man, that's his shot.
04:33Maybe he was too wide open.
04:35Let's check in with our reporter, Allie LaForce.
04:37Thanks.
04:38I caught up with the home team's head coach.
04:40We talked about the matchup issues that Carl Anthony Towns creates for defenses.
04:44Coach said the combination of size and skill make Cat a tough cover.
04:48If you put a center on him, he can beat them with his quickness or his perimeter game.
04:52And if you put a wing on him, he can overpower them in the post.
04:56Back to you, B.A.
04:57All right, Allie, thanks once again.
04:59Well, he sends it inside where they can get a high percentage look.
05:03That's just great basketball.
05:05Here's Ananobi.
05:06Takes the assist and lays it in.
05:09Nice setup.
05:10Yeah, Ananobi doing his work deep in the paint.
05:13He's got so many moves to beat you.
05:16The home team calls timeout.
05:27And as we near the end of the group stage, let's see where we stand in the NBA Cup tournament.
05:32Well, this is an interesting format.
05:34Since each team plays so few games towards the NBA Cup, they get weeded out in a hurry.
05:46Gone 0 for 2 from outside.
05:49Pass to battle.
05:52Releases.
05:53And it falls all over the rim and in.
05:56Good play call and good execution.
05:59The offense running on all cylinders.
06:05Brunson against Mitchell.
06:09Here's Ananobi.
06:10Out left to the wing.
06:11Here's Towns.
06:13Achimura with a rebound.
06:15Got 6 of 10 attempts to fall.
06:20And the shot counts.
06:22He's fouled.
06:23And it's a chance for a 3-point play.
06:26Throughout his career, Torian Prince has continued to prove himself as a reliable 3 and D wing.
06:32Well, he's an athletic, strong, and confident swingman.
06:35And B.A., as long as he continues shooting it well from deep and locking guys up, he's going to
06:41have a spot in this league.
06:43Josh Hart's checked in for New York.
06:45Clarkson comes in for Bridges.
06:46And as the regular season winds down, some teams must be concerned about their seeding grab.
06:52Yeah, B.A., for teams still on the bubble, just getting into the postseason is the concern.
06:58For the top teams, seedings are huge.
07:01They want as many home games as possible.
07:04Here's Achimura.
07:05The Knicks making their last shot.
07:07Another miss.
07:08He's 1 for 4 from the field.
07:10Now, this hasn't been his quarter so far.
07:12He's really struggling to get going.
07:17Got 7 of their first 12 shots to go.
07:21Pass to Prince.
07:22Beyond the arc.
07:24And it's New York with a rebound.
07:26And despite the difference in talent level, these teams were fairly evenly matched last year.
07:32And he makes it.
07:33Towns has got his second basket of the night.
07:36Yeah, Towns able to work through the contact down low.
07:39He's gotten better at that over the years.
07:43Mitchell's shot is good.
07:47Brunson with it.
07:49Five points in the game.
07:55Fires top of the key.
07:57Prince grabs the miss.
07:59That was a good look for the mid-range.
08:01He'd like to have that one back.
08:03Pass to Mitchell.
08:05Knocks down the long chain.
08:08Mitchell's got 11 points.
08:09If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
08:11They should continue to ride the hot hand.
08:14Down low.
08:17Mark can't hit.
08:18Ooh, old school right there.
08:20No easy buckets.
08:23That old shot is good.
08:25He has 6.
08:26He's 3 of 4 now.
08:28Looking real confident out the gate.
08:30And so Mike Brown decides to call a timeout.
08:32He's going to take a minute to regroup with his players.
08:44And some changes here for New York.
08:46But Portis checked in for Towns.
08:48Struess comes in for Ananobi.
08:50And Miles McBride subbed in for Brunson.
09:04Knicks trail by 4.
09:08Clarkson for 3.
09:10Mitchell grabs the miss.
09:13Gone 1 for 5 from 3-point range.
09:15A cold start.
09:16James finds Achimura.
09:19And is slammed in by Achimura.
09:22Yeah, his athleticism more than makes up for his lack of size.
09:26Allows him to compete even against bigger guys.
09:30Here's Clarkson.
09:31Ooh, and they immediately answer back with a dunk on the other end.
09:34Well, that's Clarkson's game.
09:36Taking you off the dribble.
09:41Mitchell feeling it out a bit.
09:43And Mitchell with the slam.
09:46I'll tell you, those finishes are always extra special when they come from your point guard.
09:51Oh, forget about his passing.
09:52Can we see more dunking?
09:54Wow, that is an impressive vertical for a point guard.
09:58My goodness.
10:00A nice shot by McBride.
10:02Boy, oh boy.
10:05Both teams lighting it up to start this game.
10:07Yeah, and I'm sure both coaches would like to see more defensive intensity from their teams.
10:14Now here's Mitchell.
10:15He's got 13.
10:17Sends it home from 3-point land.
10:20I just love the ball movement.
10:25Hart with a screen on James.
10:27They get it back.
10:29Outside McBride.
10:31No good on the triple.
10:34He's gone just 2 for 6 from the arc here in the first.
10:40Out to Achimura.
10:44Outside Watson.
10:475 to shoot.
10:49Out to the right wing.
10:52Tries it from 19.
10:53Good as the jump shot falls.
10:56Battle's got 8.
10:57And taking a look at this first half.
10:59They've just shown better shot selection.
11:01Yeah, they've done a better job executing offensively.
11:05Moving the ball and creating high percentage looks.
11:09Good scoring in this one as we conclude the first quarter.
11:12Leading by 9.
11:14And we'll be back with you shortly.
11:52And if you're just tuning in, we've got a wide margin on the scoreboard.
11:56But plenty of time left for a comeback.
11:58And from what we've seen here from the home team, what's your take so far?
12:02They're looking engaged so far, especially on offense.
12:06Yeah, and that's helped them get the lead.
12:08But we'll have to see if they can sustain this offensive outcome.
12:18Shooting about 70% from the floor.
12:20Hard to do better than that.
12:21So on the floor for the Knicks.
12:23They've got Jordan Clarkson.
12:25Carl Anthony Towns is out there with Josh Hart.
12:28Then it's Max Struess.
12:29And it's McBride in at the point.
12:32Struess' shot is off.
12:34Pass to Gillespie.
12:35Here's Gay.
12:37Here's Najee.
12:38McBride covers.
12:40Oh, it's stolen by Towns.
12:43All right, let's get a report from Allie.
12:44Thanks a lot, VA.
12:46The Knicks are able to play five out.
12:47And Josh Hart told me they surrounded Jalen Brunson with guys who can shoot.
12:51Guys that command attention.
12:53He's able to expose that, scoring the ball, and being unselfish.
12:56The court is wide open.
12:58Guys, back over to you.
13:00Tons of spacing.
13:01Allie, thanks for the report.
13:07The home team on D.
13:10Here's Clarkson.
13:12There he's it.
13:12He's two for four in this game.
13:14Well, looking for that point-blank opportunity.
13:18Clarkson wanted the highest percentage shot possible.
13:24Here's Gillespie.
13:26McBride covers.
13:29Pass to Watson.
13:32He's in his comfort zone.
13:34Two for two to start this one.
13:35Nice read.
13:37Sets his teammate up.
13:38You like how they're sharing the ball.
13:43Hart goes in.
13:44Here's McBride.
13:47Kept alive.
13:48It's stolen away.
13:49And here's the pass break.
13:51Here's Gillespie.
13:52And he goes up strong with a one-handed can.
13:56This is intelligent basketball.
13:58Forcing a turnover.
14:00And then immediately starting the fast break.
14:04Clarkson for three.
14:05Cut X from downtown.
14:07Clarkson's got his third basket on the night right there.
14:10Yeah, not the most accurate three-point shooter.
14:13But Clarkson makes enough to keep you honest.
14:16And still to this day, Jordan Clarkson can give you instant offense.
14:20Well, Brian, he's excellent off the bounce.
14:23Slashing into the lane.
14:25He's added the three-point shot.
14:27He can fill it up in a hurry.
14:30Normally off the bench.
14:33McBride passes to Towns.
14:36Over Holmes.
14:37Towns can't get it to go.
14:41Gotten three or four field goals in the second quarter.
14:46Pass to Holmes.
14:49And here's James.
14:50He's covered by Clarkson.
14:52The shot by James.
14:53No good.
14:54Knicks trail by ten.
14:57Clarkson with the ball.
14:59And it's Holmes picking him up.
15:00And it's Clarkson missing.
15:02I don't know if you can credit the defense for that.
15:04It was just a missed opportunity.
15:06Woo!
15:08Defensively, you can't afford to let him get to the rim that easily.
15:11Well, that might be why their deficit is what it is right now.
15:14Well, that's too easy.
15:16As he says, let me add to my highlight reel.
15:19And so Mike Brown decides to call a timeout.
15:22He'll take the opportunity to regroup.
15:35Jalen Brunson, he's checked in for Clarkson.
15:38Taking a look at some numbers here for Keon Ellis.
15:41And all of a sudden, his three ball has left him.
15:44It's been a rough stretch for him the past five games.
15:47His percentage from downtown isn't near what it once was.
15:50But he's not going to give up.
15:52He'll try to get it going here today.
15:57And the Knicks with the possession here.
16:00Down by 12.
16:03Pass to Prince.
16:07Here's Gillespie.
16:08Brunson defending.
16:10And it's good.
16:11Off the back of the rim and in.
16:14Gillespie's got four points this quarter.
16:16I mean, some good stuff out here.
16:17Five of their last six buckets have come off of nice passes.
16:24Here's Towns.
16:26And so he draws the foul.
16:28Headed to the line to shoot a pair.
16:30And Stan, the importance of team chemistry.
16:33Why is it so hard to win without it?
16:35Well, look, Brian.
16:36It's not just talent.
16:38The talent has to fit together.
16:40Guys have to complement each other.
16:43Sometimes you see teams where you've got two really talented guys or three really talented guys.
16:50But their games are the same.
16:52That won't work.
16:54You need complementary talent.
16:57And when you have it, things come together quickly.
17:00OG Ananobi's checked in for New York.
17:02Well, you have to appreciate a big man who can step up to the line and knock it down with
17:08confidence.
17:09Pass to Gillespie.
17:12Here's Ellis.
17:14Can't connect from short range.
17:17Knicks trail by 12.
17:18And an Obie for three.
17:22Achimura with a rebound.
17:24Achimura's got his fourth rebound in this one.
17:26Here's Paddle.
17:29To the middle.
17:30Here's Gillespie.
17:34Over Brunson.
17:36Gillespie can't get it to go.
17:37Well, and even though he couldn't get that one to fall, that's a shot they want him taking.
17:42They grab their own miss.
17:44Cat runs the floor and finishes at the rim.
17:47Yeah, any time he wants, Towns can be a beast on the offensive board.
17:55Pass to Prince.
17:59And it's New York with a rebound.
18:00And the shooter had very little space on that attempt.
18:04There's no air space there whatsoever.
18:06That's as close as you can get without a foul.
18:09The shot by Towns.
18:10No good.
18:12Gone five of ten in the second quarter.
18:14Oh, it's stolen by Towns.
18:18Pass to Ananobi.
18:20Fires from deep.
18:21Yes.
18:21And a nice assist from Brunson.
18:24Brunson's got his third assist of the night.
18:26Every chance he gives, Ananobi will take this.
18:29He's an accurate outside shooter.
18:31The home team calls timeout.
18:41Mitchell's checked in for Gillespie.
18:43New York also changing it up.
18:45Yabasele, he's checked in for Carl Anthony Towns.
18:48And it's Bridges in for Struis.
18:59That'll be a five-second call.
19:02When one of these guys gets to the line, you can chalk up the points.
19:06Here are your top free throw shooters over the past month.
19:09Third is Jalen Brunson.
19:10And over this stretch, his foul shooting has been exceptional.
19:14You could tell he was enjoying every single trip to the line.
19:19Here's Bridges.
19:21Mitchell grabs a miss.
19:23You can't play better defense than that.
19:25But trolling that mid-range airing.
19:28Pass to Prince.
19:30Here's Ellis.
19:32No good.
19:33Had a chance to win the run there.
19:35And so it's Brunson who brings up the ball for the Knicks.
19:38Seven-point differential.
19:40Outplayed in the previous game on their schedule.
19:42They lost to the Rockets.
19:44It's simple.
19:45Your defense has to be razor sharp on the road.
19:48You really want to take the crowd out of the game.
19:50Easier said than done.
19:52Well, on the road, your defense needs to withstand runs from the other side.
19:57And that wasn't the case for them.
20:00And once more this half, they find a way to get great position inside.
20:05Outside Hart.
20:08Back to Brunson.
20:10Let's go with a three.
20:11And doesn't connect.
20:12That miss makes him two for five.
20:16To the paint.
20:17Here's Prince.
20:19Ooh.
20:19Power down with both hands.
20:22Mm.
20:22Slams it down with two hands.
20:24Man, they're really getting aggressive now.
20:27Takes the three.
20:29Ooh.
20:30Brunson.
20:30The sweet lefty stroke.
20:32And when you're trailing in a game, it can be tempting to try to go for the big play.
20:39Pass to battle.
20:44Brunson against Mitchell.
20:45And Mitchell with the slam.
20:48What?
20:48Wait.
20:49Hey.
20:50Dunks are always for the big boy.
20:52Emphatic move by the point guard.
20:54Well, in this league, you can see powerful plays from anyone and anywhere.
21:00Your position no longer dictates your scoring option.
21:06Here's Ellis.
21:10Here's Hachimura.
21:12Drives to the hoop.
21:13That one drops.
21:14Three for six now.
21:15Hey, showing a good handle.
21:17An area where Hachimura continues to make strides.
21:21And so Mike Brown decides to call a timeout.
21:23He's going to gather the troops and talk it over.
21:26And a great story, Stan.
21:27Keyon Ellis signed a two-way contract as an undrafted free agent in 22.
21:33Well, he's a fantastic defender and still rounding out the rest of his game.
21:38B.A., it's another example of how the two-way contract rule has been great for this league.
21:561-0-2 left in the second.
22:00Hart passes to Bridges.
22:02Launches it.
22:03Hachimura with a rebound.
22:06Hachimura's got five rebounds tonight.
22:10Mitchell into the lane.
22:11And it's in there.
22:13Mitchell's got six here in the quarter.
22:15And it gets even worse for them.
22:17I mean, he just waltzes down the lane, extending their advantage.
22:21Not good.
22:22Well, it's not going to get any easier if they can't improve their defensive intensity.
22:27They've got to show some fight.
22:29New York, again, can't hit.
22:30Well, his lack of offensive contribution has definitely been felt tonight.
22:35They could have used way more from him.
22:41And he converts the layup.
22:43Mitchell's got 21 points in the game.
22:45Very little resistance around the rim right now.
22:48That's the fifth straight bucket they've given up in the paint.
22:54Now here's Brunson.
22:56He's got 12.
22:57Prince grabs the miss.
23:01Hachimura from long range.
23:03No good.
23:04Misses at the buzzer.
23:05And so that's the end of the first half.
23:09Leading by 10.
23:10All right, Allie's ready to go.
23:12She's courtside.
23:13Hey, Allie.
23:14Well, Carl, they're scoring pretty easily.
23:17What has to change in the second half?
23:20Our whole defensive system right now because it's just not working.
23:24It's not the coaches, it's the successors players.
23:25We're letting them get too much.
23:27That's great.
23:28They're doing a great job.
23:29And they're hitting some shots.
23:31So we've got to be able to make a miss.
23:33Best of luck locking it in, guys.
23:35All right, Allie, thanks for that.
23:37We will see everyone right back after this break.
23:39Ready for the second half.
24:03Hello, everybody.
24:04Maybe a bit of a surprise in this one, but what a fantastic first half we witnessed.
24:10Slashing and scoring it close.
24:12This is my kind of game.
24:13I like the grip they're playing with right now.
24:16Yeah, and they're playing really smart.
24:17I mean, you keep it going until someone stops it.
24:23Now let's go ahead and recognize the Player of the Month award recipients.
24:28Guys, how about our Eastern Conference winner?
24:31When it comes to running the offense, he's been exceptional,
24:33making smart play calls and setting the tempo.
24:36He is definitely the leader they need him to be.
24:39And the production speaks for itself.
24:43Appreciate you joining us.
24:45It's been our distinct pleasure, and I mean that.
24:48Let's now take you back over to the third quarter with Brian Anderson.
25:05And we played through the first half.
25:07Plenty of basketball left in this one.
25:37Here's Mitchell.
25:40Rui Hachimura is out there with Torian Prince.
25:43Then there's Mitchell.
25:44Then there's Keon Ellis.
25:45And it's Battle in at the center position, locking down the middle.
25:49Knicks trail by 10.
25:50And for the Knicks, Mikael Bridges is out there with Jalen Brunson.
25:54Then it's O.G. Ananobi.
25:56Then it's Carl Anthony Towns.
25:58And it's Yabaselli in at the 5.
26:00Yeah, Ananobi likes that corner angle.
26:03He's very comfortable from there.
26:05Here's Mitchell after New York picked up the 3 with their last shot.
26:09Here's Hachimura.
26:11The rebound by Yabaselli.
26:14And for New York, they're shooting just 42% so far in the game.
26:18And keeping us updated from the sideline.
26:21Ali LaForce.
26:22Thanks a lot, guys.
26:23Mikael Bridges is very comfortable with his mid-range and in-between game.
26:26He said when it comes to the basketball court, it's not just the rims and the threes.
26:30You have the rest of the court, too.
26:32Now, not everyone is effective with those middle-distance shots, but Mikael always has been.
26:37Guys, back to you.
26:38He can knock him down.
26:40Thanks a lot, Ali.
26:41Hits a three-pointer.
26:42And no matter how the D's coming at him tonight, Brunson has adapted.
26:47And that's what great scorers do.
26:48They figure it out.
26:50Now, here's Hachimura.
26:52Give him eight.
26:53Mitchell, the pass to Prince.
26:56That one falls.
26:57Nice setup by Mitchell.
26:59Mitchell's got four assists in the game.
27:01Exchanging buckets from downtown.
27:04That's been a staple of tonight's game.
27:06Sometimes you get in a shootout like this, but you just hope that you can get a stop first.
27:13Mitchell.
27:14And the shot goes in.
27:16Mitchell's got 23.
27:17And their offensive game plan is clear.
27:20Get it inside and go to work.
27:24Brunson finds Yavuzeli.
27:25And Yavuzeli slams it in.
27:28Well, he's a bit of an undersized center.
27:31However, his leaping ability can certainly mask that.
27:36The home team calls timeout.
27:39On the court.
27:43Looking at the 2K leaderboard.
27:45Here are the teams that have been consistently dominant on the offensive end of the floor over the last month.
27:51Well, their offensive efficiency has been incredible.
27:54It's why no one wants to play them right now.
28:01Mitchell against Brunson.
28:06Right side, Mitchell.
28:07And the shot goes.
28:09Mitchell's got four points now in the quarter.
28:11A selfless player.
28:14Ellis is always looking to make the next pass.
28:17Bridges outside.
28:22Downs for three.
28:23And it's battle with a rebound.
28:25And they've just built this lead by attacking the boards.
28:29Here's Achimura.
28:31And that one goes in as he's fouled.
28:34It'll be three points if he converts the free throw.
28:38And he's got his first opportunity at the line here tonight.
28:41At the line for one.
28:43Ruby.
28:44And he's got his first time in the network.
28:49This is going in.
28:53This is going in.
28:58Next trail by 12.
29:01Down low.
29:02Here's Yabusele.
29:03And Yabusele slams it in.
29:05Well, offensively, he's doing his best to keep them in this game.
29:09But they might need someone else to step up as well.
29:12All right, Greg.
29:13Can you talk about what Jalen Brunson has brought to the Knicks?
29:16You know, B.A., he's made them relevant again.
29:18New York can be a demanding place to play with the expectations and the media.
29:23But he's taken the bull by the horns and had immediate success.
29:29Three-pointer.
29:31And it's Jalen Brunson with a three.
29:34Brunson's got 18 points in the game.
29:36And he's really made his mark with the three-pointer today.
29:39And that's another big one.
29:41And when you have shooters feeling it from distance, it feels like no lead is safe.
29:46Because points can get put up in a hurt.
29:49Now here's Brunson.
29:5118 points for him.
29:53Pass to Bridges.
29:54Shot from the wing.
29:56Yes.
29:56And a nice assist from Brunson.
29:59Brunson's got assist number eight here already in the game.
30:03Gotten seven of their nine shots to fall.
30:06Quality shooting in the second half.
30:08Here's Ellis.
30:09The three-pointer off the mark.
30:12And so it's Brunson with it.
30:14He brings it up for the Knicks.
30:17Down.
30:18Outside.
30:24Let's it go from 11.
30:26And he gets it to go.
30:27Hitting off the back of the rim.
30:29He's got 10.
30:31Yeah, with his size and build, Towns can be very forceful inside.
30:36And no one was able to stop him.
30:38That old shot is good.
30:39It's those kind of passes that bring up the entire team's confidence.
30:46And Yavuzeli slams it in.
30:48Now, B.A., you know they would love for him to get more of those opportunities.
30:53Well, that would cut into the deficit quickly if he does.
30:56Pass to battle.
31:00And it's New York with a rebound.
31:02Towns has got rebound number eight here already in the game.
31:06Bridges on the attack.
31:07And it's Bridges with the jam.
31:09And slipping inside and then going for a strong finish,
31:13Bridges stuns the defense.
31:15The home team calls timeout.
31:22Watson, he's checked in for Achimura.
31:24New York also changed in and up.
31:26Josh Hart's checked in for Yavuzeli.
31:28Struess comes in for Ananobi.
31:30And Clarkson subbed in for Mikkel Bridges.
31:38Gone one of two shooting from the perimeter since halftime.
31:42Here's Mitchell.
31:43Mitchell.
31:44And a nice finish on the layup.
31:46Mitchell's got ten points in the quarter.
31:48Well, when you look at what he's provided them on the offensive end,
31:52it's been an important part of why they're leaving.
31:56And it's Brunson missing.
31:58Fantastic ball movement for them tonight.
32:01And things are definitely working offensively.
32:03A balanced attack is just so much harder to defend.
32:06And it's Watson missing.
32:08Well, if you have the space, you have to take that shot.
32:12He missed it, but he's trying to keep the defense on it.
32:16Shot's good by Towns.
32:17They have no answer defensively inside.
32:22Shooting an insane 65%.
32:24Just terrific.
32:25Here's Mitchell.
32:27So it'll be two free throws.
32:29He was fouled in the act of shooting.
32:32Jalen Brunson picks one up.
32:34Second team foul.
32:42That free throw is good for Mitchell.
32:44A 40s check-in for New York.
32:56He's perfect from the line this time.
32:58Well, he's been very good at the line.
33:00And we all know free throws can make or break through in the end.
33:05Back to Brunson.
33:07It's Brunson working inside.
33:10He's really finding his rhythm here.
33:12I mean, smart move to keep feeding him the ball.
33:15Yeah, when you have a guy playing like he has been recently,
33:18he's got to be the first option on every possession.
33:22And he's just driving the stake in him there.
33:25He's a guy who just never lets up.
33:27Yeah, they're not pulling any punches here.
33:29Even the guards are attacking fast.
33:32And Brunson gets it to go.
33:35Well, they're still losing, but it's not because of him.
33:38He's been lights out this quarter.
33:42Pass to Prince.
33:45Back to Mitchell.
33:474-3.
33:48Drops him to three.
33:50Mitchell's got 38 points.
33:52Well, they just need to keep getting him the ball.
33:55He has been terrific this quarter.
33:57To the inside.
33:58Flying in with the one-hand slam.
34:01That right there was a statement finish.
34:04Gone two of three from outside so far in the third quarter.
34:07Mitchell.
34:09Struis grabs the miss.
34:11That's their plan to get him an opportunity to finish in tight.
34:14That's a miss they can live with.
34:16Hawks in for three.
34:18Watson with the rebound.
34:21And you'd like to go two for one here, Grant.
34:23And at the same time, you want to get a good shot here, B.A.
34:26And he probably thought he was going to bury that one to the middle.
34:30Here's that 40.
34:31And the dunk to finish it off.
34:34Oh, beauty.
34:35Making sure of it with the two-hand slam, B.A.
34:38Yeah, I don't blame him.
34:39With the score this tight, you cannot take a chance here.
34:42Yeah, that's like a quarterback leading his receiver.
34:45Put it right on him.
34:5023 seconds left in the third quarter.
34:52You'd like to let the clock run and take the final shot.
34:56Yeah, unless it's a gimme, there's no reason to put up an early shot here.
35:02Inside.
35:05Pass to battle.
35:09The three from Prince.
35:12What a play!
35:13He drains it at the buzzer!
35:16Big-time shot.
35:18They have to feel great going into the fourth.
35:20And that's it for the third quarter.
35:22Both teams scoring well as we head to the fourth.
35:25They're up by eight.
35:26And we're coming right back after this break to get the fourth quarter started.
35:41All right, let's take a look at our assist of the game presented by State Farm.
35:46And just a selfless decision from your two-guard.
35:49Showing his ability to get his teammates good looks.
35:53Yeah, that's great decision-making.
35:55And one that embodies a team-first mindset.
36:01And this is it.
36:02Glad to have you along for this fourth quarter.
36:04They've got Peyton Watson.
36:06Rui Hachimura is out there with Charles Bassey.
36:08Then there's James.
36:09And it's Gillespie in at the point guard position.
36:13Yeah, you never want to let shots at the rim go uncontested.
36:16That's what he's pushing the foul.
36:17First two.
36:20Shooting for the one.
36:22Max Struis.
36:23Taking touchdown.
36:24Free throws dropped for Struis.
36:27Kadis checked in for Bassey.
36:39And Struis drops them both.
36:43Shooting very well.
36:4466% for the game and looking really strong.
36:47A nice shot by Watson.
36:49Well, if you came here looking for a scoring battle, I think you made the right choice.
36:54Yeah, and how great have these offenses been for these teams tonight?
36:58Just fantastic execution.
37:01Now here's Struis.
37:03That one rolls around and rims out.
37:05I mean, he's trying to shoot his way out of what's becoming a prolonged cold streak.
37:10Yeah, I get it.
37:11But you don't want enforcing things.
37:13It's better to get your shots within the flow of the offense.
37:20Outside McBride.
37:24Pass to Towns.
37:29Towns drops the hammer.
37:31He's just an aggressive finisher there inside.
37:35Hey, when you got bouts like that, you feel like you can take on anybody.
37:39Now Watson.
37:40Covered by Struis.
37:41Machimura.
37:42The pass to Watson.
37:46James deciding where to go with it.
37:50Pass to Achimura.
37:52Six on the shot clock.
37:53Off target from three-point range.
38:00Perder's checked in for Cato.
38:01Brunson has checked in for New York.
38:04Substitution on the board.
38:12Knicks trail by eight.
38:17Just over a minute and a half played here in the fourth.
38:20Kicks it out to Clarkson.
38:22That three's off the mark.
38:24Well, the defense catches a break there.
38:26You expect him to make those.
38:29Pass to James.
38:30Here's Achimura.
38:32The shot's good on the assist by James.
38:35And just executing at a high level.
38:38I mean, taking what the defense allows and putting in the work.
38:42Yeah, come on.
38:43They're just having their way out there and continuing to press the event.
38:48Now, here's Herter.
38:49Outside Watson.
38:50To the inside.
38:52Towns with a rebound.
38:54Towns has got ten rebounds here tonight.
38:57So active.
38:59On the wing, Clarkson.
39:01Takes a three.
39:02Clarkson missing again.
39:04Well, so far in the second half, he hasn't been able to get another three to fall.
39:10Achimura finds Herter.
39:11Left side Watson.
39:12Brunson.
39:13James.
39:14Outside.
39:16And it's off from three-point range.
39:20Knicks trail by ten.
39:24Left side Brunson.
39:26Here's Towns.
39:27Easy work inside for Towns.
39:30Skipped it to perfection.
39:32Utilizing the hard work.
39:34Fourth quarter keeps moving along.
39:36Three minutes gone by now.
39:38Gillespie passes to Watson.
39:40James.
39:41Outside.
39:43Puts it up from 17.
39:45Hey, in six attempts, he's made five.
39:47Talk about efficiency.
39:49And another great assist.
39:51The offense is really clicking now.
39:56Towns outside.
39:57Jacks up a three.
39:58Oh, Towns with the triple.
40:01Well, with his mechanics and size, when Towns spots up, it's tough to disrupt his shot.
40:09Gillespie passes to Achimura.
40:13This one for three.
40:16The Knicks with the rebound.
40:21Brunson surveys.
40:23Down low.
40:23Towns.
40:24And it's New York scoring again.
40:27overall, their shot selection has been much better here in the second half.
40:31We'll see if the rest of their game follows suit.
40:33Gillespie passes to Achimura.
40:36Gillespie passes to Achimura.
40:39Pass to Gillespie.
40:41Over Brunson.
40:42Shot is good by Gillespie.
40:48Now it's Hart.
40:50And we'll have a timeout call by Mike Brown.
40:53Looking to get everyone dialed in and engaged.
41:04So for the Knicks, Gavasele, he's checked in for Hart.
41:08OG Ananobi comes in for Struis.
41:10And it's Bridges in for Clarkson.
41:12A moment to hear from Ali LaForce.
41:14Mike Brown was just reviewing the plan with his team.
41:17He cautioned his guys against forcing things at the arc, saying we can't make a rhythm happen.
41:22So don't force it.
41:23Take what is coming to you out there.
41:25Coach hoping for a renewed offensive focus going forward, guys.
41:28Okay, thank you, Ali.
41:30Now here's Towns.
41:32And it's Towns with the power finish.
41:35Well, Towns is sort of a rhythm scorer.
41:38He's been in a groove tonight.
41:40And his team recognizes that.
41:43They keep calling his number.
41:45Knocks down the triple.
41:46Well, that's a breakdown defensively.
41:49Can't afford to give him those kind of looks.
41:55Towns outside.
41:57And they'll get another chance.
41:59And Brunson gets it to go.
42:01And that's just Hart from Brunson.
42:03Just hitting those offensive boards.
42:09Here's Battle.
42:10Covered by Towns.
42:14And it's Achimura on the drive.
42:16He gets it to go.
42:18Unselfish basketball.
42:20That's what coaches love to see.
42:25Brunson.
42:28Achimura there for the rebound.
42:31Gone 7 for 11 so far on the 4th.
42:37Mitchell against Brunson.
42:38Yes!
42:39Using that window.
42:41Absolutely ruthless.
42:43He's not about to start showing mercy now.
42:45Yeah, he's leaving no doubt in this one.
42:48Doing everything he can to slam the door on a comeback.
42:52And there's a nice rhythm to Brunson's game.
42:55I mean, you see it in the pull-up.
43:00This is the 3.
43:02The Knicks trail by 8.
43:05On the take.
43:06Brunson.
43:06Oh, it drops in!
43:08Not only is he putting up the numbers, but he's doing it at a very efficient rate.
43:14Exactly when his team needs it.
43:17Now here's Mitchell.
43:18From deep.
43:20That's off.
43:21Well, he's trying to shoot his way out of it from distance.
43:24But look, he's got to find something easier.
43:27Yes, sir!
43:28With the 3.
43:29I mean, towards the end of the game, you want Brunson out there, and he can do some special
43:35things for you.
43:40From 18 feet.
43:42Rebounded by Towns.
43:44His shot selection's been poor.
43:46If I were coaching this team, he'd be sitting next to me.
43:53Brunson against Prince.
43:54And count it!
43:56A huge make by Jalen Brunson.
43:59Shining in the biggest of moments.
44:03Mitchell.
44:05No good!
44:07Had a chance to end the run there.
44:10Now Brunson.
44:12To take the lead.
44:14Brunson with the finish inside.
44:16Whoa, whoa.
44:18That is as clutch as it gets.
44:20Big time clutch.
44:21Yeah, don't you just love to see a player embrace that?
44:24That kind of pressure.
44:26The home team calls timeout.
44:32Yeah!
44:54Stolen by Bridges
44:56Using the glass to lay it in
44:58And it's Mike Brown calling timeout here
45:01And a great call on his part
45:03This is the time you want to be in sync
45:06Right here
45:29Brunson fires
45:3534 seconds left for the fourth
45:37And an OB
45:38Oh off target from downtown
45:41This might be a turning point
45:43Massive possession here
45:48Mitchell outside
45:52Here's fouling
45:53He's covered by Yabusele
45:55Late here in the quarter
45:57They still have a foul to give
45:59And it's Mike Brown calling timeout here
46:02There is a lot on the line
46:04And he is determined to make sure
46:05Everyone's on the same page
46:07Any speculation on what we're going to see
46:10Coming out of this timeout
46:11Tricky situation here
46:13They need some kind of bucket to stay alive
46:15Yeah, the clock is their enemy
46:17And they know it
46:18We'll see if they go for the tie
46:20Or try and get it quicker
46:30Towns outside
46:31Bridges
46:33The three is off
46:36And they committed intentional foul
46:38We'll see another one of those
46:39So they get into the penalty
46:41Yeah, no, you had to do that
46:42I mean, you can't allow them to dribble out the time
46:48And they go to the intentional foul
47:02He gets the first
47:03And that gives him a four-point cushion
47:12And he hits both free throws here
47:14And it's a five-point game
47:16When you've got your opponent down
47:17Don't let him up
47:19This one's all but over
47:20So the home crowd
47:22Happy here
47:23As they get the victory
47:24Boy, they didn't make it easy
47:26On their fans
47:27Or themselves
47:27But at the end of the day
47:29Everyone on their side is happy
47:31Yeah, happy indeed
47:32The momentum shifted away from them
47:35A few times
47:35Especially early on
47:37But give these guys credit
47:38For sticking with the game plan
47:40And finishing the job
47:41Well, folks, that's going to do it for now
47:43With Grant Hill, Stan Van Gundy
47:46And Ali LaForce
47:47This is Brian Anderson
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