Thunder Edge Knicks in Thriller

0:00For the NBA, it's March 5th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. The Oklahoma City Thunder edged out the New York Knicks 103-100 in a tight road battle at Madison Square Garden. It was back-to-back wins for OKC after dominating early, but the Knicks mounted a fierce comeback in the third quarter before the Thunder locked it. Down in the fourth, Shy Gildges, Alexander led the way with 26 points, extending his streak to 124 straight games with at least 20. Chit Hongren stole the show too, dropping 28 points on hot shooting, including six threes in the first half alone, plus eight rebounds. Fans saw OKC's defense shine in the first half, holding New York to just 40 points on poor shooting. But the third quarter flipped the script as the Knicks exploded for 40, exposing some lapses before the Thunder clamped back down. The bench struggled big time, scoring only 29 points compared to the starters 74.

1:00That's not the usual depth OKC brings, and it kept the game closer than it should have been. Still, this win highlights the Thunder's resilience against top Eastern talent, with Hongren proving he can take over and the defense needing. Four-quarter focus heading into the playoffs. The Daily News Now is grateful to our sponsor for today's episode. When you need a moment alone, just lay back and listen, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.