
T.J. Warren Scores Franchise-Best 47 Points: Westchester Knicks Edge Cleveland Charge with Dramatic Overtime Victory
February 8, 2025 - NBA G League (G League)
Westchester Knicks News Release
CLEVELAND, OH - February 8, 2025 - The Westchester Knicks, the official NBA G League affiliate of the New York Knicks, defeated the Cleveland Charge in overtime, 136-133 at the Public Auditorium on Friday night.
Warren, 31-years old (6'8, 234-pounds), showcased a dominant performance for the Westchester Knicks, recording a career-high 47 points on 60.9-percent shooting (14-23), and tying his career-high with seven made threes on 53.8-percent shooting (7-13), also adding 11 rebounds to finish with a double-double.
The historic display sets a new franchise record for the most points recorded in a single game, surpassing the previous record set last season by Brandon Goodwin (44 points) on February 1, 2024, against the Wisconsin Herd.
Warren joins fellow teammate and New York Knicks Two-Way Jacob Toppin as the only players in Westchester Knicks history to record 40+ points and 10+ rebounds in a single game. Toppin set the mark last season on February 9, 2024, recording 40 points and 14 rebounds versus the Birmingham Squadron.
The Westchester Knicks dominated early, leading by as much as 26 points in the third quarter and entering the fourth quarter with an 18-point lead, 104-86. However, the Cleveland Charge mounted a fierce comeback and struggling to find consistent offense outside of T.J. Warren in the fourth, the Knicks saw their lead diminish as Nae'Qwan Tomlin and Elijah Hughes led the Charge's rally. Tomlin finished with a team-high and career-high 37 points, including five threes and 11 rebounds. Hughes added 26 points, 14 of which came in the fourth quarter, and six threes, including a 60-foot heave from beyond half court to send the game into overtime, tied at 127-127.
With a target score of 134 in overtime, the Charge quickly took the lead by scoring the first two baskets. Westchester forward Donovan Williams responded by converting three free throws, making it a 130-131 game. Williams concluded the night with 17 points and six rebounds. Tomlin's second-chance bucket brought the charge within one point of the target score. Jacob Toppin was the unsung hero, hitting a well-defended corner three to tie the game at 133-133. Toppin ended the night with 19 points, five assists, and 10 rebounds, marking his third double-double of the season.
Both teams exchanged several missed attempts for the win, but a crucial turnover by the Charge led to a T.J. Warren steal. Westchester guard Damion Baugh sealed the game with an off-balanced step-back three, securing a 136-133 victory. Baugh added his 7th double-double of the season with 13 points and 12 assists.
The victory gives Westchester a record of 4-0 in overtime games this season.
The Westchester Knicks will remain in Cleveland to take on the Charge in the second game of a back-to-back on Saturday, February 8th at 7:00 P.M.
• Discuss this story on the NBA G League message board...
NBA G League Stories from February 8, 2025
- Legends Drop Second Straight to Mexico City Despite Wheeler's Career Night - Texas Legends
- Windy City Drops Overtime Matchup to Maine - Windy City Bulls
- Jaylen Nowell Earns a 10-Day Call-Up with the Washington Wizards - Capital City Go-Go
- Skyforce Powers Past Swarm 115-105 in Third Straight Home Victory - Sioux Falls Skyforce
- Davison, Peterson Power Maine Celtics to 5th Straight Win - Maine Celtics
- Iowa Wolves Sweep Stockton Kings with 125-120 Saturday Night Win - Iowa Wolves
- Charge Bested at Home - Cleveland Charge
- Estrada Earns Career High Night in Victory over Mad Ants - Motor City Cruise
- Vipers Triumvirate Guide Team to Victory - Rio Grande Valley Vipers
- Skyhawks Open Four-Game Homestand with 107-101 Win over the Wisconsin Herd on 'Celebrating Black History Game Presented by the Ymca of Metro Atlanta' - College Park Skyhawks
- Mathias Goes for 28 Points in Saturday Night Defeat - Indiana Mad Ants
- Nets Stopped by Blue Coats - Long Island Nets
- Washington Signs Jaylen Martin to Two-Way Contract - Capital City Go-Go
- Herd Defeated by the Skyhawks - Wisconsin Herd
- T.J. Warren Scores Franchise-Best 47 Points: Westchester Knicks Edge Cleveland Charge with Dramatic Overtime Victory - Westchester Knicks
- Tolu Smith Selected to Participate in the 2025 NBA G League Up Next Game Presented by AT&T - Motor City Cruise
- Game Preview: vs Greensboro Swarm - Sioux Falls Skyforce
- South Bay Lakers Eclipse Valley Suns in Friday Night Victory - South Bay Lakers
- Stellar Shooting Sees Santa Cruz Warriors Stun the Austin Spurs, 119-103 - Santa Cruz Warriors
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Westchester Knicks Stories
- Westchester Knicks Receive All-NBA G League Honors
- Westchester Knicks Fall to Maine Celtics in Semifinals
- Ryan Borges Named NBA G League Executive of the Year
- Moses Brown Named G League Player of the Month
- Moses Brown Sets Historic Season with the Westchester Knicks

