If you were waiting for a blueprint game for what the retooled Knicks want to be this season, Friday’s blowout win over the Bucks checked all of the boxes. Karl-Anthony Towns was unstoppable at the offensive end,

Giannis Antetokounmpo is frustrated. The signs are visible, from how long he took to address the media postgame to the way he’s speaking about his teammates after a 116-94 dismantling at the hands of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Friday.

OG Anunoby made sure the Greek Freak was rendered relatively ordinary when the Milwaukee Bucks faced his New York Knicks on Friday night. Drawing Giannis Anteto

OG Anunoby was the primary defender on Giannis Antetokounmpo and slowed down the two-time MVP, leading to a dominant Knicks win on Friday night.

Aggressiveness, calculated risk, whatever you want to call it, Anunoby has earned the benefit of the doubt. Through five games, and especially in the three victories, he’s again demonstrated the defensive versatility and instincts that compelled the Knicks to hand him the richest contract in franchise history at $212.5 million.

New York hasn't dominated at a high level to this point in the 2024 season, but is still pleased with how their top wing defender has looked.

The New York Knicks pride themselves on being a defensive-minded team. The leader of that initiative is OG Anunoby, who has emerged into becoming one of the bes