Overview

• In the first game of the NBA's inaugural in-season tournament, Milwaukee Bucks defeated the New York Knicks 110-105, with key performances by Damian Lillard who scored 30 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo who added 22 points.
• Despite trailing by 14 points early in the third quarter, the Knicks managed to reduce the deficit to 99-97 in the fourth quarter and even took a short-lived lead thanks to a 3-pointer by Jalen Brunson.
• Jalen Brunson was the top performer for the Knicks, leading the team with a resilient 45-point performance and being the main catalyst behind Knicks's comeback attempt.
• Subpar shooting hindered the Knicks' performance; they shot just 39.6 percent from the field and 25.6 percent from the 3-point range. Their star player, Julius Randle, finished 5-for-20 from the field and 1-for-9 from beyond the arc.
• Despite the heated competition, the Bucks managed to maintain their offensive efficiency, shooting 42.7 percent from the field and an impressive 51.3 percent from the 3-point range.