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Ricky Rubio rode out of Madison Square Garden with his new career scoring record (37 points) to guide the Cleveland Cavaliers’ fourth consecutive victory. Those of Ohio prevailed by 126 to 109 after breaking the party in the third period with a favorable partial of 33-18.
The Spaniard made NBA history by becoming the first player to score at least 30 points, 10 assists and 8 triples from the bench. His performance was so brutal that he did not escape the eyes of anyone, including a shocked LeBron James. “Ricky Rubio is going crazy right now at the Garden,” he said. The King in your profile Twitter.
Ricky completed a 13 of 19 in field goals: an 8 of 9 in triples and a perfect 3 of 3 in free throws. In addition, he distributed 10 assists, captured 3 rebounds and managed to steal the ball.
“When the ball enters you, it seems like you are making the right plays. But it’s not about scoring. It is about taking the right path. To go the right path every time, “said Ricky Rubio to ESPN.
The Cavs are in a very sweet moment with four straight wins; four in the last five rounds they have played, and a 7-4 record. In addition, his 2021 Draft pick, Evan Mobley, is having an impressive start to the season, and last night at the Garden he showed the good future that is predicted for him in the league with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists, including 11 of 15 in field shots.
“The longer he is on the floor, the more good things will happen because he is that type of player,” said his coach JB Bickerstaff.
For the Knicks, who have lost in three of their last four games, Julius Randle was the top performer with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists; followed by Derrick Rose with 17 points.
The New Yorkers came to rest ahead on the scoreboard (57-56); however, in the third period came the desert odyssey with the Cavs deploying their entire offensive arsenal. Thibodeau’s men barely hit 9 of 31 in 3-pointers to Ohio’s 19 of 35.
«I know there are times when we cannot defend. We have to be better, ”Julius Randle acknowledged.
With the signings of Kemba Walker and Evan Fournier, the Knicks have won in offensive options, but their main hallmark, defense, is still watering. Kemba was finally unable to play due to injury last night, and veteran Rose took over in his place.
Match Notes
Knicks: Tom Thibodeau did not disclose the type of injury that Kemba Walker suffers. He simply claimed “rest for medical advice.”
Cavaliers: Starting point guard Colin Sexton had to withdraw from the game midway through the third period after sustaining a knee injury. He harvested 8 points and 4 assists in 13 minutes of play.
(Cover photo: Matthew Stockman / Getty Images)
