Knicks Fall to Blue Coats

March 1, 2023 - NBA G League (G League)
Westchester Knicks News Release

BRIDGEPORT, CT - The Westchester Knicks, the official NBA G League affiliate of the New York Knicks, suffered a 147-125 setback to the Delaware Blue Coats, Wednesday afternoon at Total Mortgage Arena.

New York Knicks Assignee, Miles McBride, flirted with a triple-double for Westchester (8-14) tallying 28 points on 61.5-percent, a near career-high eight rebounds and a game-high seven assists. Two-Way Player Duane Washington Jr. scored 21 points in his Knicks debut to go along with three three-pointers and four dimes. DaQuan Jeffries (Two-Way Player) registered 19 points in 16 minutes. Obadiah Noel (available player pool) ended with 16 points on 72.7-percent off the bench. Trevor Keels (assignment) added 15 points and seven rebounds.

For the Blue Coats (16-7) Mac McClung and Jaden Springer mirrored a game-high 31 points. McClung also notched five assists, five rebounds, and went 6-7 from downtown. Springer's point total came in double-double fashion with 10 boards. Charlie Brown Jr. put up 24 points on 66.7-percent.

The Knicks led the Blue Coats 38-26 in the first quarter and went up by as many as 18 points, their largest lead of the game, with 4:57 to go before the break, 61-43. Despite filling in their deficit by three, the visitors still trailed 15 at the half, 77-62.

Momentum favored the Blue Coats as the foe outscored the Knicks 43-18 in the third window, 105-95. Westchester picked up its offense again late but were unable to interrupt Delaware's rhythm.

The Knicks have a chance to avenge today's loss with another try Friday, March 3 at 7 PM ET against Delaware at Total Mortgage Arena.

Two-Way Player Duane Washington Jr. Posts 21 PTS in Knicks Debut -https://youtu.be/jGKGp_0Yq2E

Miles McBride Chips in Team-High 28 PTS & 7 ASTS with Westchester Knicks -https://youtu.be/EsQ5VGHQOjc

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