Thunder guard Kenrich Williams, center, goes against Knicks guard RJ Barrett, left, and forward Julius Randle, right, during the first half of an NBA game Saturday in Oklahoma City. Credit: AP/Garett Fisbeck
They really needed this one.
The Knicks scored an important bounce-back win in Oklahoma City on Saturday, beating an injury-hampered Thunder team, 119-97.
Julius Randle and RJ Barrett came up with some big-time performances for a win that gives the Knicks an important emotional boost after an uncompetitive loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. The win also pushed the Knicks (20-19) back above .