Talisman

NEW YORK -- What a difference a player makes -- and, specifically, OG Anunoby for the New York Knicks.
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Anunoby finished with 14 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists and was a plus-28 in 29 minutes.

It was a lot more fun all around for New York (38-27)…New York jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, leading by 20-plus for most of the second half on its way to a more-than-comfortable victory.

Anunoby played like he hadn't missed a day, immediately slotting back into his role of defensive ace and opportunistic scorer with aplomb.

"I thought OG gave us a great lift for the first time back after a layoff," Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said. "The energy and just the effort plays and the movement, the shooting, added a lot to the team."