OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns were ‘monsters’ on the glass for Knicks in Game 5
OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns dominated the boards in the Knicks' Game 5 victory over the Hawks, helping New York control the game on the defensive glass and limit Atlanta's second-chance opportunities. The duo combined for 24 rebounds, including 14 defensive boards, while also contributing significantly on offense. Their performance was pivotal in stifling one of the league's top offensive rebounding teams. The Knicks now aim to close out the series in Game 6 on the road.
- ▪OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns combined for 24 rebounds, with 14 on the defensive end, in the Knicks' Game 5 win.
- ▪The Knicks outrebounded the Hawks as a team, limiting Atlanta to just six second-chance points.
- ▪Karl-Anthony Towns scored 16 points and nearly recorded a triple-double despite taking only seven shots.
- ▪OG Anunoby recorded his second straight double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
- ▪Knicks coach Mike Brown praised Anunoby and Towns, calling them 'monsters' on the glass.
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