The New York Knicks jumped on the Utah Jazz with a 23-0 lead in their game Friday night, pitching a shutout for half the first quarter. Karl-Anthony Towns opened the scoring with a 3-pointer and when Jalen Brunson made one midway through the period,

Knicks forward OG Anunoby, who missed the past nine games with a left hamstring strain, was back in the starting lineup Friday against the Jazz.

Utah has listed Jusuf Nurkic as questionable due to a right rib contusion and he is in danger of missing his second consecutive contest after sitting out Thursday’s victory over the Nets. If Nurkic is sidelined once again, Kyle Filipowski will likely draw another start in his place while Kyle Anderson could have an increased role off the bench.

OG Anunoby returned to the New York Knicks' starting lineup Friday night after missing nine games with a strained left hamstring. Anunoby was hurt early in a victory over Miami on Nov. 14. He warmed up before the game against Utah before the Knicks decided he was healthy enough to play.

The Knicks came on strong early, putting up a 14-point lead in the game's first half, only to see Boston walk that lead down to a tie in the middle of the second frame, taking the lead and never relinquishing it.

Since Leon Rose took over the front office of the New York Knicks, a lot has gone right for the franchise. They are no longer the laughingstock of the NBA. Rose

Karl-Anthony Towns had 35 points, 18 rebounds and five assists, Jalen Brunson scored 26 points and the New York Knicks beat the Charlotte Hornets 119-104 on Wednesday night.

Knicks face growing trade pressure as Karl-Anthony Towns’ contract blocks their path toward a major move for Giannis Antetokounmpo.