Star center Karl-Anthony Towns lead all scorers with 46 points, adding 10 rebounds, three assists, and three steals in the one-point loss. New York trailed by as many as 22 points in this game, and nearly completed a very impressive comeback.

Karl-Anthony Towns very nearly crafted his perfect New York moment. As exceptionally as he has played offensively in his debut season as a Knick, New Yorkers prize grit above all else. Towns showed plenty of it on Wednesday.

Because this game came down to the wire, the NBA has released a Last Two Minute Report that details one big missed all in the final minute of the game. According to the NBA, Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns should have been called for a personal foul against Zach LaVine with one minute remaining.

The Knicks (5-5) will try to extend their winning streak to two games when they host the Bulls on Wednesday night. While this matchup certainly looks winnable on paper, it will also be the first time this season that the Knickerbockers will play on back-to-back nights and three times in four days.

OG Anunoby scored 24 points and the New York Knicks spoiled 76ers star Joel Embiid’s season debut, beating Philadelphia 111-99 in the opener of NBA Cup group play for both teams.

OG Anunoby scored 24 points and the New York Knicks spoiled 76ers star Joel Embiid’s season debut, beating Philadelphia 111-99 on Tuesday night in the opener of NBA Cup group play for both teams. Embiid finished with 13 points and 26 minutes and was unable to lift the struggling Sixers,