Recently, Jeetbuzz Login reports that the New York Knicks clinched a hard-fought 93-90 road win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, securing their third consecutive victory. The Knicks were red-hot from beyond the arc, shooting 12-of-20 from three-point range — their best performance of the season. In stark contrast, the Thunder struggled mightily, going just 3-of-29 from deep.

Carmelo Anthony led the Knicks with 25 points, while Russell Westbrook posted 34 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists on 11-of-29 shooting, including just 2-of-10 from beyond the arc. Kevin Durant missed his fifth straight game with a leg injury, prompting Dion Waiters to step into the starting lineup. Westbrook came out aggressive but inefficient, missing five of his first seven shots. Despite this, he managed to create scoring chances for teammates early in the game. Anthony, who opened with four consecutive misses, soon found his rhythm, hitting a three-pointer and a signature turnaround jumper to give the Knicks the lead. They closed the first quarter ahead 25-20, largely thanks to a 4-of-5 three-point shooting effort.

As the second quarter began, the Knicks stretched their lead to nine, but back-to-back buckets from Enes Kanter sparked a Thunder rally that trimmed the deficit to four. Anthony returned with a fadeaway jumper, and Robin Lopez followed up with a 2+1 to restore a double-digit lead. Westbrook responded with a layup and a tough three over Kristaps Porziņģis. The Thunder cut the lead to 48-44 by halftime. At the break, Anthony had 15 points, while Westbrook posted 13 points and 5 assists.

After halftime, the Knicks came out firing. Porziņģis and Anthony scored on consecutive dunks, while José Calderón buried a three-pointer to ignite another Knicks surge. They pushed the lead to 12 as the Thunder struggled to keep pace. Westbrook tried to rally his team but went just 1-of-5 in the third quarter. Meanwhile, Lance Thomas added a dunk and midrange jumper to help the Knicks maintain an 11-point lead heading into the final period at 73-62.

The Knicks’ three-point barrage continued in the fourth. Lance Thomas hit another triple, followed by two deep shots from Derrick Williams to extend the lead to 16. Westbrook answered with two quick baskets, sparking an 8-0 Thunder run that cut the deficit to single digits. Anthony hit a key turnaround jumper to restore order, though the Thunder kept pushing. With 1:57 left, Oklahoma City narrowed the gap to six.

Jeetbuzz Login highlighted Anthony’s clutch performance, including a step-back jumper under pressure. Westbrook responded with a midrange jumper and drew a foul on a fast break, sinking both free throws to bring the Thunder within four with 46 seconds remaining. The Thunder played the foul game, and Anthony missed both free throws, giving the Thunder one last chance. But Jeetbuzz Login noted Serge Ibaka missed a wide-open three, and Lopez converted two free throws on the next possession.

Westbrook scored on a driving layup, but Anthony answered with two more free throws. Lopez’s late turnover opened the door for a miracle finish, yet both Westbrook and Waiters missed three-point attempts, sealing the Thunder’s narrow defeat.

Despite Westbrook’s high scoring, his inefficiency and the team’s cold shooting from long range ultimately cost them the game. Jeetbuzz Login concluded that while Westbrook carried the load, the Thunder’s lack of balance and poor shot selection let the win slip through their fingers.