Phoenix Suns vs. New York Knicks: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Phoenix Suns (15-3) play against the New York Knicks (8-8) at Madison Square Garden
Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Friday November 26, 2021
Phoenix Suns 57, New York Knicks 44 (Half)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Up at intermission.
#ValleyProud pic.twitter.com/1tYAvUD1UX – 8:13 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Book with 21 PTS in the first half! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/tUDpnmbMZW – 8:11 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Suns up 13 at the half. They are really finding their groove now. That was filled with shades of last year. – 8:08 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
At the half. pic.twitter.com/cZwNS894j8 – 8:06 PM
Alan Hahn @alanhahn
Booker has taken 17 shots already at the half against the Knicks. He’s got 21 and only has one three. Got the vibe before the game he had 50 on his mind tonight at MSG. Watch him in the 3Q. 👀 – 8:06 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Halftime. Suns lead the Knicks 58-44.
• Fournier 9 pts
• Randle 6-3-3
• Walker 7-2-2
• Booker 21 pts, 10-17 FGs
• Ayton 8 & 7
Knicks shooting 38% from the field, 4-15 (27%) from deep. – 8:05 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: PHX 57, NYK 44
Booker: 22 Pts, 10-17 FG
Ayton: 8 Pts, 7 Reb, 4-6 FG
Crowder: 8 Pts, 3 Stl
Fournier: 9 Pts
One of Booker’s 3s was ruled a 2, so it’s 57-44 now instead – 8:05 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Suns lead 57-44 at halftime here at MSG. Comprehensive performance in the first half by the Suns, led by 21 points from Devin Booker. The Knicks had eight players score, but none in double figures, and are shooting 4-for-15 from 3-point range. – 8:05 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker late 3 now a 2. #Suns now up 57-44 at halftime. – 8:05 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker 3 over Barrett with shot clock expiring. #Suns up 16. – 8:03 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Mikal Bridges All-Defense Campaign (cc: @theIVpointplay) pic.twitter.com/NAAXa92niw – 8:02 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns shooting 54.8% from the field in building 55-38 lead. 1:11 left in half. #Knicks – 8:01 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker coast to coast, just goes around Fournier in transition.
Has 19. #Suns up 53-36. – 7:59 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
So nice, had to see it twice!
Mikal bringing the hammer 🔨 pic.twitter.com/MQ0PrD09mq – 7:58 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Oh wow.
#Suns come out of time in picking up full court, Payne forces turnover and Crowder hits 3.
#Suns up 51-34 – 7:58 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Devin Booker is getting whatever he wants so far against the Knicks. He’s already up to 17 points, and the Suns are now up 48-34 with 3:58 to go in the second. Phoenix has outscored New York 24-11 over the last 12 minutes of action. – 7:55 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bridges gets behind the defense for the long pass from Booker for layup.
#Suns up 14. Timeout #Knicks with 3:58 left in half. – 7:54 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Walker may have missed the 3 but that was the Knicks’ best response to Randle getting double-teamed. Pulled back, found an open man, and they swung to an open 3. If he can read those doubles faster, Knicks can get some open shots. Suns have used them VERY effectively so far. – 7:54 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Surprised when Book misses as of late – 7:53 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker back-to-back buckets. Has 13. #Suns up 10. – 7:53 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Feed DA and let him eat! 🍽️ pic.twitter.com/g5Ym0ilLIr – 7:52 PM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Knicks have cooled off like day-old mashed potatoes in second quarter. They are shooting 10 of 28 for game – 35 percent. Suns up 40-32. – 7:51 PM
John Schuhmann @johnschuhmann
Suns & Knicks combined for 60 points on 49 possessions in the 1st quarter.
First 6:00 of the 2nd quarter: 12 points on 21 possessions. – 7:51 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Buy two get one free. pic.twitter.com/JV6RFKvEnz – 7:49 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Chris Paul’s still gonna be rip-throughing dudes at the YMCA at age 65 – 7:48 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
These Mikal Bridges stretches are starting to become more consistent… – 7:47 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Chris Paul rip move, gets Burks to foul him. #Suns #Knicks. – 7:47 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
“Don’t do that Mikal.”
Mikal Bridges got UP on this slam ✈️ 🔥
pic.twitter.com/rHPfGWMNhE – 7:45 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
HIGH-FLYING MIKAL ✈️ pic.twitter.com/3JKKESTMgK – 7:43 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Mikal Bridges went full Mr. Fantastic on this dunk
pic.twitter.com/hLNRjqWp1C – 7:41 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Mikal Bridges with the left goodness pic.twitter.com/3g4ot7mbbe – 7:40 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns up 11 as Payne connects from 3. – 7:39 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns current lineup:
Payne, Shamet, Bridges (on the slam), Johnson and McGee.
Thoughts? – 7:38 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Quick floatin’ ☁️ pic.twitter.com/dyPm7A2s8w – 7:38 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Suns lead 33-27 after 1. A quick 11 points in 12 minutes for Devin Booker, while Evan Fournier has nine points to lead New York. Both teams started out hot, with Phoenix shooting 14-for-22 and the Knicks going 9-for-18, including 4-for-6 from 3. – 7:37 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
🟠⚪️⚪️⚪️ pic.twitter.com/3M9GMzcPdM – 7:36 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Through one quarter, the Suns lead the Knicks 33-27.
• Fournier 9 pts, 3-3 3Ps
• Robinson 5 & 3
• Booker 11 pts
• Ayton 8 pts – 7:36 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: PHX 33, NYK 27
Booker: 11 Pts, 5-9 FG
Ayton: 8 Pts, 4-4 FG
Crowder: 3 Pts, 3 Stl
Fournier: 9 Pts – 7:36 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Unselfish basketball 👏 pic.twitter.com/5ZZoJ5uWaP – 7:34 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Little breakdown on #Knicks defense allows Booker to get to rim.
#Suns up 31-23. – 7:33 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
usual elbow slip we see for Bridges turns into a ball screen situation. Goes right through Fournier.
DA screens 3 times in 5 seconds pic.twitter.com/TeEhmg3YjO – 7:32 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Watching this Suns team makes you think how Miamis offense can eventually run
Even when Bookers rolling, the other top dogs get touches and run offense
It isn’t one guy the 1st quarter and another guy the next
But the chemistry of this group is the reason
Miami will get there – 7:30 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Cam Jordan for 3”
Who?
#Knicks PA said Cam Jordan instead of Cam Johnson after Johnson hit a 3.
Maybe No. 23 threw him off. I mean, Michael Jordan did do work in @TheGarden.
Then again, maybe not. #Suns up 27-23 with 1:54 left in 1st. – 7:30 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker 3. #Suns up 24-21 – 7:26 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Chris Paul finds himself guarding Julius Randle in the post pic.twitter.com/dKqXy9kjnF – 7:25 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bridges took Fournier to the rim and scores. Tied at 21-21. – 7:25 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Paul fakes pass out in mid flight and finds Ayton for lob finish. Ayton with 8. #Suns #Knicks tied. – 7:24 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Knicks fan who can’t get MSG on Comcast? Look at Denver. Nuggets haven’t been on TV in a majority of homes for 3 seasons. It’s what happens when RSNs + cable providers can’t find a deal at a time of new TV economics. On Adam Silver’s “canary in the mine”:
theathletic.com/2964215/2021/1… – 7:23 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Fournier with nine. #Suns started 5-of-5. Now 6-of-9. – 7:22 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Dating back to the start of Wednesday’s victory vs. the Lakers, Evan Fournier has made 9 of his last 12 three-pointers.
Over NY’s last 3+ games, Fournier is 14-of-25 (56%) from downtown.
He’s a good shooter. – 7:20 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Knicks once again start with Kemba Walker, RJ Barrett, Evan Fournier, Julius Randle and Mitchell Robinson. It enters tonight’s game vs. Phoenix as the NBA’s most played 5-man lineup – while being outscored by 15.5 points per 100.
Tonight, though, NYK starts out up 19-15. – 7:20 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns down 19-15. #Knicks 4-of-5 on 3s. – 7:19 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Big Fella coming through 😤 pic.twitter.com/b9CokdfuYt – 7:19 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Fournier with a 3/3 start on triples. Great tempo to this game early and the crowd (as expected) is really into it – 7:17 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
One thing I’ve noticed — and maybe I’m wrong — but feels like the Knicks have made more of an effort to get Fournier the ball earlier in possessions the last few games. Relied on him for a lot of second-side or bailout type stuff early in the year. His shots feel easier lately. – 7:16 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
First #Suns miss. Crowder 3.
Game tied at 11-11. Fournier 3. – 7:16 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
3️⃣ V A N pic.twitter.com/qXHM0cjBdc – 7:15 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
This will be a tough night for the Knicks if the Suns shoot 100 percent – 7:15 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Hey, look. It’s Mitchell Robinson. – 7:14 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns 4-of-4 FGs.
Ayton 2-of-2. Booker 2-of-2.
#Suns up 8-5. – 7:14 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Book gets us started in New York! pic.twitter.com/Wpxir0pJBO – 7:13 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker takes, makes 1st shot.
Booker takes 2nd #Susn shot, makes 2nd shot.
#Suns up 4-3 – 7:12 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Finally got my copy of @SethPartnow’s new book (which you should buy) and I believe this is my first time being in an Acknowledgments section. 👁 pic.twitter.com/lYao4kAbQs – 7:10 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Game night in NYC. #Suns #Knicks #NBA #NBA75 pic.twitter.com/7zqGpyYnl4 – 7:06 PM
Kerry Eggers @kerryeggers
Scheduled book event for “Jerome Kersey: Overcoming the Odds” at Mr. Smith’s in Medford has been postponed. Event on Thursday Dec. 2 in Splitz Bar at Roseburg’s Ten Down Bowling from 5-7 p.m. is still on. We will have copies of bio of the great ex-@Portland Trail Blazers for sale.
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/Mc0h4r4EOt – 7:05 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
During warmups:
Devin Booker did a reverse two-handed dunk before this clip.
Chris Paul caught a self lob and finished with a one-handed dunk after it.
And the clip? Booker handles pivot. fadeaway jumper.
Yep.
#Suns are excited about this one against #Knicks at @TheGarden. pic.twitter.com/fuwnLUq5mt – 7:04 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Mitch back in the Starting 🖐 pic.twitter.com/ExTmPMNAH5 – 7:02 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Under The Garden lights 💡 pic.twitter.com/0MhxnQmV71 – 6:56 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
We in here. #Suns #Knicks pic.twitter.com/jIiHXzqg8r – 6:54 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns in @TheGarden. pic.twitter.com/ImEXHM2GA9 – 6:51 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Last time the Suns were in Madison Square Garden, Chris Paul did this to close out the game pic.twitter.com/dQ7T9Kn3sH – 6:42 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Friday Night 🤝 Knicks
#NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/ST1aANppDP – 6:42 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Things you love to see 💜🧡
@Devin Booker & @jennatude1 back in NYC together! pic.twitter.com/UDXyjOUR1U – 6:40 PM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Thibodeau was asked – not by me – about Elfrid Payton’s value last season. “He was great. His size, his defense, who he is as a person. He did a lot of good things to help us establish an identity. I thought our defense was really good last year. And played to his strengths.” – 6:33 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
PHX ➡️ PHL. Leaving this West swing with a full heart (and stomach) after seeing so many amazing humans these past two weeks. So thankful to be back on the road again. – 6:31 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Game night in New York City. #Suns #Knicks #NBA75 pic.twitter.com/Yuv6UBiMXg – 6:31 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Keep the momentum.
#ValleyProud pic.twitter.com/XVtSTg1Bb8 – 6:30 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
MSG arrival.
📺 Tune-in to @BALLYSPORTSAZ with pregame beginning at 4:30 pic.twitter.com/W7GntBxLqT – 6:18 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Friday night hoops on the way.
#NewYorkForever x #UltraDrip pic.twitter.com/PouJ9u7dcK – 6:05 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Update from MSG: Mitchell Robinson is in, Derrick Rose is out, @Steve Popper is home eating leftovers and couch surfing. – 6:04 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Tonight’s @BannerHealth Health Update: pic.twitter.com/57zMuV2hpA – 6:01 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“For me, I just try to stay out of their way and simplify it for the other three guys around them. I feel like that’s more of my job than trying to choreograph everything for those two guys.”
Money Williams on coaching #Suns All-Star backcourt of Devin Booker and Chris Paul. pic.twitter.com/Rg09T0mSnh – 5:56 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“From the Old Testament.”
#Suns coach Monty Williams jokes about his rookie year with #Knicks but then says that season set the foundation for his #NBA playing and coaching career. pic.twitter.com/rzHd56AAtc – 5:51 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“You have to defend every aspect of their offense.” #Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau on defending #Suns pic.twitter.com/vS4iHNUanY – 5:48 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
‘Did a lot of good things to help us establish an identity.” #Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau on Elfrid Payton, who is now with #Suns. pic.twitter.com/lXcurJfHp3 – 5:45 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Abdel Nader (knee) OUT. #Suns – 5:36 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
No Abdel Nader again for the Suns, per Monty. – 5:35 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Monty Williams says Abdel Nader is out tonight against the Knicks at MSG. Mitchell Robinson is playing and Derrick Rose is not for the Knicks. – 5:34 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Monty Williams says Abdel Nader is out again tonight. He was questionable heading into tonight’s game – 5:32 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau started with talking about #Suns All-Star backcourt of Chris Paul and Devin Booker in breaking down Phoenix. pic.twitter.com/YJ4pUrY0sO – 5:24 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
No Derrick Rose for the Knicks, per Thibs. Mitchell Robinson is in. – 5:19 PM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Mitchell Robinson will play. Derrick Rose won’t. – 5:19 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Taj Gibson (groin) OUT Derrick Rose (ankle sprain) OUT and Mitchell Robinson (concussion protocol) IN. #Knicks #Suns – 5:18 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I think it’s the biggest stage in the NBA to be honest other than playing in the playoffs and the finals. Regular season, this is one of the biggest stages. Everybody watching.” Deandre Ayton returns to @TheGarden where he posted his 1st 20-20 game. #Suns https://t.co/R6zAmNRa20 pic.twitter.com/ODMMwwGbsX – 5:12 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Jarrett Jack back in @TheGarden as he played for #Knicks.
The #Suns assistant is here working with Jalen Smith. pic.twitter.com/mfVvFxMIQc – 5:00 PM
Obi Toppin @obitoppin1
Mustapha Amzil you so tuff🔥🔥LFG @DaytonMBB #flyersnation LETS GO UD!!!!!!!!!!!! – 3:35 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
Most shots this year in the first 6 seconds of the shot clock
1. LaMelo Ball 58% EFG
2. Westbrook 45%
3. Giannis 66% EFG
4. Stephen Curry 69% EFG
5. Anthony Edwards 70% EFG
6. Ja Morant 63% EFG
7. Trae Young 59% EFG
8. LaVine 76% EFG
9. Dejounte 70% EFG
10. Booker 54% EFG – 3:23 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
‘They’re going to boo your ass out of there’: Deandre Ayton back at Madison Square Garden, site of first career 20-20 game (w/video) #Suns #Knicks #NBA75 azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 3:20 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
See you tonight, New York. pic.twitter.com/mVP7i1rcki – 3:16 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Devin Booker said he’ll “let the people decide” his best game at @TheGarden as #Suns are riding a 14-game win streak going into matchup vs. #Knicks at MSG.
So here we go.
What was Booker’s best game at Madison Square Garden? For breakdown of each game➡️ bit.ly/315q6Lm – 3:11 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
This Day in Knicks History: Nate won it at the buzzer.
Nothing like a Mike Breen game-winner call 📢 pic.twitter.com/6I91YkVkjK – 3:00 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Chris Paul does a whole lot off the court to help others, and his latest project is the Boost Mobile HBCU Challenge that starts on Sunday at Footprint Center.
On CP3’s connection to HBCUs and his efforts to increase awareness: arizonasports.com/story/2910089/… – 2:05 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Bruce Brown is probable for tomorrow’s game against Phoenix. Told us he rolled his ankle on that fall he took against the Magic. Begged Nash to play him in Boston. Practiced today and worked with the Stay Ready Group. – 1:49 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐘𝐎𝐑𝐊, 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐘𝐎𝐑𝐊
🎨: areapintada/IG | #KnicksArtFriday pic.twitter.com/nZV42vkQkl – 1:45 PM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Knicks don’t have a lot to be thankful for with this back-to-back coming off a turkey feast. They are playing two teams in Phoenix and Hotlanta with a combined 20-game win in the streak. – 1:23 PM
