OG Anunoby’s offensive prowess easily stood out, but what was more impressive to the crowd at the Garden on Tuesday night was his late-game defense.
His offensive prowess easily stood out on the box score. But what was more impressive to the crowd at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night was OG Anunoby’s late-game defense. OG Anunoby blocks a shot by Zion Williamson during the fourth quarter of the Knicks’ 121-116 win over the Pelicans on March 24, 2026 at the Garden.
In the fourth quarter, as the Knicks led 100-94 with nine minutes to play, Williamson, the 2019 No. 1 overall pick, backed Anunoby into the paint and attempted to spin and shoot over him.Williamson clapped his hands twice at the missed opportunity as Knicks fans roared for the rejection. Knicks vs. Pelicans prediction: NBA odds, picks, best bets Tuesday Before that, the 28-year-old also grabbed a steal off the Pelicans star as he lost control of the ball. On the other end, former Pelican Jose Alvarado found Mohamed Diawara to convert a jump shot. “Our defensive player of the game was OG,” Knicks coach Mike Brown said. “He guarded a lot of different players throughout the game, but to close the game the way he did against Zion, he’s a monster. He’s a handful for anybody but for OG to be able to do the job that he did on him down the stretch was huge.” Mitchell Robinson and OG Anunoby double team Zion Williamson during the second quarter of the Knicks’ win over the Pelicans.On Tuesday, the Knicks held him to 22 points on 8-of-10 from the field, but it wasn’t the same dominant feeling as before. “I was just trying to make it difficult for him,” Anunoby said. “Trying to make the catches difficult, push them out further and then just play one-on-one defense. I have great teammates who help me out, communicating what’s behind me. Just executing.” Anunoby also didn’t miss a beat offensively, scoring 21 points and helping the Knicks get one step closer to the East’s No. 2 playoff slot. He shot 7-for-16 from the field and tallied four rebounds and four assists.“We have great defensive pieces all over the floor, so we’ve just been executing, communicating better and it’s been showing on the court,” Anunoby said.Stream It Or Skip It: 'Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special' On Disney+, Where Miley Cyrus Brings The Best Of Both Worlds As She Revives The Character That Made Her A Star
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