nba Game Recap
Knicks vs Thunder Final: 119-97 - Recap
New York cruised to victory on Saturday, running Oklahoma City out of the gym and running up a 119-97 score at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Bettors who backed the Knicks were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -4.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 208.0.
RJ Barrett had 32 points for New York and Julius Randle chipped in with 26 points. Julius Randle had 12 assists for the Knicks, while Julius Randle was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
The Thunder got a 16-point performance from Al Horford, who was supported by 14 points from Luguentz Dort. Ty Jerome had 5 assists in a losing cause for Oklahoma City, while Moses Brown grabbed 9 rebounds.
New York led at halftime, 56-54.
New York won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 45-40.
Next game, New York takes its act on the road to face Brooklyn looking for another win. For Oklahoma City, they head home to face Memphis.