Nikola Jokic had one of the most dominant stretches of this season to start the game, finishing the first quarter with 24 points and 6 rebounds on his way to a 32 point, 12 rebound, six assist performance for the game. Austin Rivers stepped up in a big way against one of his former teams, scoring 25 points off the bench to help seal the win.
The Knicks starters struggled to put the ball through the hoop, with Most Improved Player candidate Julius Randle struggling to 14 points, finishing with six turnovers, three personal fouls, and a technical foul too boot.