March 5th - The Thunder narrowly defeated the Knicks 103-100. For the Thunder, Holmgren scored 28 points and grabbed 8 rebounds, while Alexander contributed 26 points and 8 assists. For the Knicks, Towns had 17 points and 17 rebounds, and Brunson added 16 points and 15 assists.

At the start of the game, Holmgren scored consecutive baskets to help the Thunder pull away, and Alexander also extended their lead with consecutive jump shots. Brunson and Anunoby scored late in the quarter, giving the Thunder a 25-23 lead at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, Diawara hit another three-pointer to briefly put the Knicks ahead. The Thunder then relied on their players to extend their lead to double digits. At halftime, the Thunder led the Knicks 50-40.

After switching sides, the Thunder once extended their lead to 14 points. However, the Knicks relied on consecutive scores from Anunoby and Shamet, and Brunson gradually found his rhythm to lead the Knicks' comeback. At the end of the third quarter, the Knicks took an 80-77 lead over the Thunder. In the final quarter, Holmgren scored consecutive points to help the Thunder quickly tie the game and regain the lead. After Wiggins hit a three-pointer, the Thunder led by 6 points, but the Knicks relied on Anunoby and Hart to keep scoring. In the end, the Thunder narrowly defeated the Knicks 103-100.

Thunder player statistics

Holmgren 28 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists; Alexander 26 points , 3 rebounds , 8 assists; Dort 16 points , 4 rebounds, 1 assist; Jerin Williams 8 points , 5 rebounds , 2 assists; Wiggins 6 points, 2 rebounds; McCain 5 points , 1 rebound , 1 assist; Wallace 4 points , 4 rebounds, 3 assists; Joe 4 points , 2 rebounds , 1 assist

Knicks player statistics

Towns had 17 points, 17 rebounds , and 1 assist; Brunson had 16 points , 3 rebounds , and 15 assists; Anunoby had 16 points and 3 rebounds; Bridges had 15 points and 4 rebounds; Shamet had 14 points , 3 rebounds , and 2 assists; Hart had 10 points , 12 rebounds , and 3 assists; Diawara had 9 points and 3 rebounds; Alvarado had 3 points and 2 assists; Hulk Polti had 3 rebounds .

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