The Knicks’ most consistent performer in the first round, Anunoby continued his masterful play Monday night.
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby #8 slams the ball over Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George #8 and Philadelphia 76ers guard Vj Edgecombe #77 during the third quarter. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, Anunoby was active, efficient and at his best, in the Knicks’137-98 rout of the 76ers at the Garden.
He scored 18 points and was plus-22 in 30 minutes.
In the last three games, Anunoby is 23-of-30 and 8-of-11 from distance.
This came after an opening-round in which he averaged 21.5 points, 8.7 rebounds, 1.8 steals and shot an incredible 56.7 percent from 3-point range on five attempts.
When the Knicks were struggling early in the series against the Hawks, he was a two-way constant.
“He’s one of the best two-way players in the NBA,” Karl-Anthony Towns said during the Atlanta series. “This series has been great for him to show the world on a big stage something that we always thought he was. When you have someone like that who is that good offensively and even better defensively weirdly enough, it’s special. I believe he’s going to be first team all defense, and he deserves it.”
Og Anunoby has been on a dominant playoff run. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post When Anunoby meets the media, he tends to be short with his answers.
After Game 1 against the Hawks, Anunoby said he had to get better in “everything.”
He has so far been true to his word — he has improved across the board.
