OG Anunoby scored 27 points to lead the New York Knicks to a 105-91 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.
The win improved the Knicks to 48-27, keeping them in third place in the Eastern Conference, while the 76ers dropped their ninth consecutive game, falling to 23-51.
With Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns sidelined, Anunoby stepped up with aggressive drives, including a powerful dunk in the fourth quarter that helped seal the win.
Landry Shamet added a season-high 20 points, knocking down six three-pointers, while Mitchell Robinson recorded a double-double with 14 points and 14 rebounds on his 27th birthday.
Philadelphia, playing without multiple key players, used its 52nd different starting lineup of the season, with former Knicks guard Quentin Grimes leading the way with 26 points.
Despite committing 19 turnovers that led to 22 points for the 76ers, the Knicks controlled the game with strong defense and efficient scoring in the paint.
Kyle Lowry returned from a right hip injury for Philadelphia but was scoreless in his first game since Feb. 9, while Tyrese Maxey remained out with a sprained right finger.
Anunoby, Robinson, and Delon Wright combined for 42 first-half points, matching the total output of the 76ers at halftime.
New York’s defense limited Philadelphia to just 19.4% shooting from three-point range, as the 76ers made only six of their 31 attempts from beyond the arc.
