Anunoby contributed 23 points (7-18 FG, 4-13 3Pt, 5-5 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals over 37 minutes during Friday's 119-81 win over Boston in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Anunoby was tied with Jalen Brunson as the Knicks' highest scorer in this win, and it's worth noting that four starters reached the 20-point plateau for New York, with the lone exception being Josh Hart. Anunoby reached the 20-point mark for the third time in the series, and he'll remain one of the Knicks' top players ahead of the Eastern Conference Finals matchup against the Pacers. That series begins Wednesday.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Triple-doubles in win Friday
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Hart totaled 10 points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds and 11 assists in 33 minutes during Friday's 119-81 victory over the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Hart was the only Knicks starter who didn't reach the 20-point mark, but that didn't matter much for the outcome as New York cruised to a comfortable victory. Fantasy managers won't be mad at Hart's stat line either. According to NBA.com, he became the third player in franchise history to record a triple-double in the playoffs since the 1971-72 season, joining Walt Frazier and Dan McGuire on that list. Hart's versatility makes him an elite fantasy contributor even if he plays a secondary role in the offensive scheme.
Knicks' Precious Achiuwa: Available to play Friday
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Achiuwa (ankle) is available for Game 6 against the Knicks on Friday.
Achiuwa was initially listed as questionable for Friday's game due to a sprained right ankle, but the big man will end up being available. That said, he's not expected to see a lot of minutes since he's essentially a depth piece in the frontcourt. Achiuwa is averaging a mere 3.8 minutes per game in the series.
Achiuwa is listed as questionable for Friday's Game 6 against Boston due to a sprained right ankle.
The ankle injury is a new concern for Achiuwa, who is in jeopardy of missing his first game due to injury since March 6. The 25-year-old's potential absence shouldn't cause any significant waves in the rotation, as he has averaged 3.8 minutes per game across four second-round appearances.
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Knicks' Miles McBride: Scores 11 points
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McBride ended with 11 points (3-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 127-102 loss to Boston in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
This was the second time this series that McBride reached double-digit points. Overall, he's played well in this series, hitting 50.0 percent from the field in 21.0 minutes per game with 7.6 points, 1.0 assists and 2.0 three-pointers.
Towns chipped in 19 points (5-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 8-9 FT), eight rebounds, one block and one steal across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 127-102 loss to the Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Getting into foul trouble in the first half, Towns finished just two rebounds shy of recording another double-double, and that means his streak of games with at least 10 points and 10 rebounds ended at six contests. The star big man also snapped a streak of three games with at least 20 points, but one subpar showing shouldn't erase what he's been doing throughout the playoffs. Towns is averaging 19.6 points and 12.8 boards per game in the current series against Boston and should play a pivotal role on the team in Game 5 on Friday.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Solid output in loss Wednesday
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Hart recorded 24 points (7-15 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds and two assists over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 127-102 loss to the Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Hart not only led the Knicks in scoring in this Game 5 loss, but he also delivered his best scoring output of the entire postseason run. This was a huge bounce-back performance for the veteran, who had been struggling with his shot in his previous two outings -- he scored a combined 16 points while shooting 5-for-16 from the floor in Games 3 and 4. Hart is averaging 15.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game through his five outings in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Scores 22 in Game 5 loss
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Brunson had 22 points (7-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-9 FT), one rebound and six assists in 33 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 127-102 loss to Boston in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Brunson has surpassed the 20-point mark in four of the five games during the series, but this was far from his most efficient performance, as the Knicks couldn't get the deal done and will now return to Madison Square Garden for Game 6 on Friday. Even if his Game 5 performance wasn't the best, Brunson will need to play a huge role for the Knicks if they want to move to the Eastern Conference Finals and face the Pacers. The star floor general is averaging 26.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game in the series against the Celtics.
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