The New York Knicks turned in another impressive team effort in their 121-108 Game 3 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night.
Three Knicks players finished with 20 points or more, highlighting the balance that has put New York firmly in control of the series.
OG Anunoby was among the standouts, posting 21 points, seven rebounds and four assists while shooting 60% from the field.
But his post-game appearance on Inside the NBA took an unexpected turn when Charles Barkley steered the conversation away from basketball.
Charles Barkley throws OG Anunoby a curveball after Knicks win
Speaking on the Inside the NBA show, Barkley asked the 28-year-old forward: “OG, can I ask you a question? What is your real name?”
Anunoby grinned and replied: “My real name is Ogugua.”
The light-hearted moment quickly made the rounds, offering a fun contrast to the Knicks’ focused performance.
Still, the bigger story was Anunoby’s impact in yet another New York win. His efficiency gave the Knicks a boost on a night when their depth again mattered.
The victory extended New York’s franchise-record playoff winning streak to 10 games, adding another layer of historical significance to their run.
According to ESPN, the Knicks are just the tenth team to win ten straight playoff games in a single postseason.
Of the previous nine teams to reach that milestone, five went on to win the NBA title.
Barkley’s question provided the night’s viral moment, but Anunoby’s performance kept the Knicks’ remarkable run rolling.
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