Knicks' Bench Sparks Dramatic Comeback to Edge Out Nets in Season Finale
Source: news.source.gmanetwork_ph
In the final game of the regular season, the New York Knicks, despite missing key players, staged a remarkable comeback against the Brooklyn Nets, led by the performance of their bench players. Landry Shamet scored a game-high 29 points, including seven three-pointers, helping the Knicks secure a 113-105 victory. The Knicks, already secured as the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, will now prepare to face Detroit in the playoffs, while the Nets concluded their season with a disappointing record.
Key Points
The Knicks, without stars Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson, relied on their bench to secure a victory.
Landry Shamet led the Knicks with 29 points, including 7 three-pointers.
A 17-0 run in the third quarter by the Knicks turned the game around after trailing by 10 points.
The Nets had a balanced scoring effort from their starters but couldn't overcome the Knicks' surge.
The Knicks finished the regular season with a 51-31 record, securing the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference.
The Nets ended their season with a 26-56 record, marking their worst performance since 2016-17.
