In the Knicks’ 114-113 victory, Tom Thibodeau’s reserves actually won the points battle, and that was in large part due to Miles McBride.

“While he did joke about wanting to see Nikola Jokic as the future face of the Knicks, it seems like Giannis would make a great choice alongside their core of players like Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart. However, acquiring Giannis will cost them a highly talented player themselves.”

The pair was pressed into starting duty as forward OG Anunoby missed his sixth consecutive game with a right foot sprain.

Even with Josh Hart added to the street-clothes crew with a knee injury, they kicked off their final stretch of 28 regular-season games by pulling out a gritty, 113-111, overtime decision.

Built to compete with the Eastern Conference’s elite during the offseason, the New York Knicks are trying to still figure out how to break into the top group after the past two games.

Karl-Anthony Towns had 32 points and 18 rebounds, Jalen Brunson added 22 points and 12 assists and the New York Knicks edged Chicago Bulls 113-111 in overtime Thursday night. Miles McBride finished with 22 points,

Their absences created additional opportunities for players who typically don't get as much playing time, like rookie center Ariel Hukporti and combo guard Miles McBride. Hukporti didn't stuff the ...

Coming out of the All-Star break, McBride was averaging 9.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game on the year, playing a career-high 23.2 minutes per game. Thursday night was McBride's first start of the season.

NEW YORK — Karl-Anthony ... Towns had 32 points and 18 rebounds, Jalen Brunson added 22 points and 12 assists and the New York Knicks edged the Chicago Bulls 113-111 in overtime Thursday night ...