New York Knicks defeat the Denver Nuggets 122-112: Defense comes to life

Thanks to a fantastic two-way performance, the New York Knicks took down the Denver Nuggets 122-112. The Knicks held Nikola Jokic to a mediocre night and beat up on the Nuggets in transition.

Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby propelled the Knicks’ offense when everyone else seemed cold. But even as shooters took time to find rhythm, New York’s defense kept them in the game. Denver stayed close by winning the battle of the boards, with an assist from poor free-throw shooting by New York. 

But the Knicks found answers for every run Denver made. They put Nikola Jokic in foul trouble early, then got Murray in trouble just as he started to cook up the third quarter. Meanwhile, whether it was a run from Brunson, OG Anunoby, or Miles McBride, New York always seemed to find a hot hand.

The Knicks made it five wins in a row, and this streak includes incredible two-way performances. Let’s enjoy the win by looking at the stand-out performers.