Coming into Friday night, the Thunder sat atop the Western Conference with an NBA-best 28-5 record, riding a 13-game win streak. The Knicks entered the affair on a nine-game win streak of their own. And the result?
Heading into Friday’s matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the New York Knicks put together a nine-game winning streak, eclipsed only by the Thunder’s own 13-game streak.
He found Aaron Wiggins in transition as the hot hand ... the Oklahoma City Thunder escaped with a 117-107 win over the New York Knicks in a heavyweight battle that lived up to the hype — and ...
A not-so-fantastic fourth stifled the New York Knicks' momentum on Friday night.
Aaron Wiggins scored a season-high 19 points, 15 in the fourth quarter, as the host Oklahoma City Thunder stretched their winning streak to 14 games with a 117-107 win over the New York Knicks on Frid
But the Thunder dominated the fourth quarter, 37-19, and stole the 117-107 win to end the Knicks' nine-game winning streak and extend their own to 14 consecutive victories. It was a scene that is becoming all too familiar for an otherwise stellar Knicks team.
The New York Knicks will not reach 10 consecutive wins, as they were unable to hold onto a second-half lead against the best team in the West and fell short
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied in the fourth quarter to win their 14th straight game, 117-107 over the New York Knicks.
Thunder beat the Knicks 117-107. 14 straight for OKC, ending New York’s 9-game streak. Incredible game between two good teams. Great hoops. – SGA: 33-4-7 – Dub: 20-4-5 + 2
The Knicks loss laid bare the areas that require urgent improvement if New York is serious about challenging the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers for a shot at the Eastern Conference throne.
This early January matchup could very easily be a preview for what is to come in June. With the Boston Celtics and the OKC Thunder having the top-two odds when it comes to winning the NBA Finals, this game will lay the groundwork for what is to come.