BBNBA: KAT explodes for 46 points in Knicks loss
The Karl-Anthony Towns experiment has been a success for the New York Knicks, although their record may not show it.
KAT exploded for 46 points (18-30 FG) in the Knicks’ 124-123 loss to the Chicago Bulls Wednesday night, with 31 of his points coming in the second half. Towns’ 46 points tied for the second most points EVER by a Knicks center, bringing his season averages to 26.5 PPG and 12.2 RPG. As of now, the 10th year center is flirting with career highs.
He is the 18th player in NBA history to record 13,000+ points, 6,000+ rebounds and 1,000+ three-pointers. However, the Knicks are just 5-6 this season, with three of their five losses coming by less than six points.
“If there’s no W attached to it, then it’s a bad night,” Towns said following the loss. Teammate Jalen Brunson had a shot at the buzzer for the win, but it rimmed out with no time remaining.
Shaedon Sharpe scores career-high 33 points in win
Ah yes, Shaedon Sharpe.
BBN’s prodigal son scored a career-high 33 points in Portland’s 106-98 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves Wednesday night. Sharpe shot 12-23 from the field, including 9-13 from within the three-point arc. This marked Sharpe’s second career 30-point game, and it was capped off with a MONSTER put-back dunk that set the Moda Center ablaze.
Julius Randle scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the loss, notching his 273rd career double-double. Rob Dillingham played just nine minutes and scored three points.
SGA and the Thunder keep on winning
The Oklahoma City Thunder are a serious problem.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points (12-25 FG) and dished out five assists in OKC’s 106-88 win over the lowly New Orleans Pelicans to improve to 10-2 on the season. This was SGA’s first game since he set a new career-high with 45 points on Monday night.
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With a +/- of +132 this season, he ranks third in the NBA behind Jayson Tatum (+141) and Caris LeVert (+137). Cason Wallace got the start and played 28 minutes, but scored just five points (2-7 FG).
In the loss, Brandon Boston Jr. scored eight points for the Pelicans (3-10 FG), while Antonio Reeves set a new career-high with six points (3-5 FG).
De’Aaron Fox and the Kings improve to 2-0 over the Suns
The Phoenix Suns are now 9-3 this season, with two losses coming to the Sacramento Kings.
De’Aaron Fox led the Kings to their second W over the Kevin Durant-less Suns Wednesday night with 29 points (11-17 FG), 10 assists, and six rebounds. Fox sports a 58.2 FG% on drives so far this season (min. 50 FGA), tied for sixth best in the league (Durant).
Trey Lyles contributed a season-high 13 points (5-7 FG) in the absence of Malik Monk, who is out for at least two weeks with a moderate ankle sprain. Devin Booker struggled with 18 points (6-16 FG) in the loss, while TyTy Washington Jr. scored eight points (3-6 FG).
Other BBNBA Notes:
- MVP candidate Anthony Davis helped propel the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128-123 win over the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday night. AD scored 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to secure his 439th career double-double.
- Reed Sheppard continues to struggle, while the Houston Rockets continue to win. The Rockets improved to 8-4 with a 111-103 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, although Sheppard scored just two points (1-4 FG).
11/14/2024 BBNBA Statistics:
| Player | Score | PTS | FG (3PT) | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | P/M | MIN |
| Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK) | 123-124 L vs CHI | 46 | 18-30 (6-12) | 10 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 39 |
| Shaedon Sharpe (POR) | 106-98 W vs MIN | 33 | 12-23 (3-10) | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 36 |
| De’Aaron Fox (SAC) | 127-104 W vs PHX | 29 | 11-17 (1-2) | 6 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 32 |
| Shai-Gilgeous Alexander (OKC) | 106-88 W vs NO | 29 | 12-25 (3-7) | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 33 |
| Anthony Davis (LAL) | 128-123 W vs MEM | 21 | 6-16 (2-3) | 14 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -6 | 32 |
| Julius Randle (MIN) | 98-106 L @ POR | 20 | 7-15 (1-3) | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 37 |
| Devin Booker (PHX) | 104-127 L @ SAC | 18 | 6-16 (1-4) | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -16 | 31 |
| Trey Lyles (SAC) | 127-104 W vs PHX | 13 | 5-7 (3-5) | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 22 |
| Brandon Boston Jr. (NO) | 88-106 L @ OKC | 8 | 3-10 (0-2) | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -17 | 31 |
| Keldon Johnson (SA) | 139-130 W vs WAS | 8 | 3-7 (1-2) | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -4 | 23 |
| TyTy Washington Jr. (PHX) | 104-127 L @ SAC | 8 | 3-6 (2-3) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -14 | 16 |
| Antonio Reeves (NO) | 88-106 L @ OKC | 6 | 3-5 (0-2) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
| Cason Wallace (OKC) | 106-88 W vs NO | 5 | 2-7 (1-4) | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 28 |
| Rob Dillingham (MIN) | 98-106 L @ POR | 3 | 1-2 (1-2) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -13 | 9 |
| Reed Sheppard (HOU) | 111-103 W vs LAC | 2 | 1-4 (0-3) | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 11 |
| Justin Edwards (PHI) | 106-114 L vs CLE | DNP – CD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Isaiah Jackson (IND) | 90-94 L @ ORL | DNP – Achilles | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Chris Livingston (MIL) | 127-120 W vs DET | DNP – CD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tyrese Maxey (PHI) | 106-114 L vs CLE | DNP – Hamstring | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Malik Monk (SAC) | 127-104 W vs PHX | DNP – Ankle | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jacob Toppin (NYK) | 123-124 L vs CHI | DNP – CD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jarred Vanderbilt (LAL) | 128-123 W vs MEM | DNP – Foot | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Tonight in the NBA:
- 9:00 PM: Mavericks (Washington: DOUBTFUL) @ Jazz (Juzang, Tshiebwe)
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