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December 13, 2025

OG Anunoby

New York Knicks

Semifinal Postgame

New York Knicks 132, Orlando Magic 120

Q. For you guys, the physicality that we talked about, them coming into the game and playing with their physicality, did you guys make it a point to try to match, exceed that, the way they play?

OG ANUNOBY: Yeah, definitely wanted to exceed it. We knew they are a physical team. We've played them many times this year, and in the wins, the more physical team won. So, we made sure to come out and be super physical. Play aggressively.

Q. Jalen, you see how skilled he is, but seems like he took that challenge on, taking the bumping and really fighting through it for 40 points. What do you see from him on a nightly basis and tonight?

OG ANUNOBY: He's a great player. He plays at his own pace. He reads what's there, and he's just a great player. So, I'm not surprised by any of that.

Q. Mike praised KAT's defense, and lately, as someone who thrives on that end of the floor yourself, just what have you seen from him on that end? Do you think he may not get the appreciation he deserves defensively?

OG ANUNOBY: I think KAT brings it every night with the effort. Being in the right spots, communicating stuff. I think it gets better and better each game, just like our whole team, we are all getting better and better each game. Yeah, KAT was big time.