For all the struggles the New York Knicks have had this season, they still have a shot at in-season glory. Entering this week, the Knicks (9-7, 2-0) still lead their NBA Cup group along with the Orlando Magic.

Both the Magic and Knicks have seemingly found their groove since the NBA’s decision to move their Dec. 3 game off TNT.

Following a 2-0 start to NBA Cup play, which featured victories over the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets, the New York Knicks are considered second-favorites to win the league’s in-season tournament — now in its second season.

The new-look Knicks overwhelmed Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets by a 145-118 final score. New York shot over 60% from the field and over 50% from beyond the arc while seeing OG Anunoby and Jalen Brunson set career highs in points and assists respectively.

The Denver Nuggets were blown out by the New York Knicks on Monday night by a final score of 145-118. It was a poor showing for many Denver players, as even thr

The Denver Nuggets may have been laughed off the court by the New York Knicks on Monday night in a 145-118 defeat, but one of, if not the only silver lining of this crushing loss was the performance of veteran point guard Russell Westbrook.