OG Anunoby inspired the New York Knicks to a first win in four matches on his debut against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
London-born Anunoby, 26, who was drafted from the Toronto Raptors on 30 December, scored 17 points and made six rebounds in a 112-106 victory.
Victory moves the Knicks to 18-15 for the season, keeping them seventh in the Eastern Conference.
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The Timberwolves still lead the Western Conference on 24-8.
Julius Randle also starred for the Knicks, scoring 39 points and making nine rebounds.
Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded a triple-double for the Milwaukee Bucks, but it was not enough as they lost 122-113 to the Indiana Pacers.
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