Julius Randle, Knicks Break Denver Curse After 16 Years

Julius Randle and the New York Knicks have lastly received in Denver, and it was fairly an extended look ahead to ‘Bockers followers.

Apparently, previous to Wednesday’s showdown at Pepsi Heart, the Knicks haven’t received in Colorado for over 16 years. The final time they did was back in November 2006, when the group was led by Eddy Curry, Jamal Crawford and Stephon Marbury.

The Knicks have Randle to thank for ending that almost two decade-long curse. The star huge man exploded for 34 factors, 11 rebounds and 4 assists, with the Nuggets unable to search out a solution for him within the absence of Nikola Jokic. The Joker was dominated out for the sport after getting into the NBA’s well being and security protocols.

New York additionally noticed Jalen Brunson explode for 21 factors within the 106-103 win. However, solely Jamal Murray was capable of rating 20 or extra factors for Denver with 21, whereas the remainder of the group struggled with out their playmaking huge man.

Tom Thibodeau’s males improved to 8-7 on the season with the victory, climbing to the eighth seed within the East as effectively. The problem for the Knicks now could be staying per their play, particularly of their convention that options the likes of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum and Jimmy Butler.

They are going to be taking part in the Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns and Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder subsequent, which is actually fairly the powerful take a look at that can decide if they will go in opposition to a number of the high gamers and groups within the NBA this 2022-23 marketing campaign.