OG Anunoby’s heroics help Knicks survive in roller-coaster win over 76ers

PHILADELPHIA — OG Anunoby saved the day — and then almost ruined it — and then saved it again. 

When the Knicks lead had dwindled to three points with just under two minutes left in the game, his putback dunk gave them breathing room. When it went back down to two, he drilled a 3-pointer to put them back up five points. After a stop, he assisted Landry Shamet, who drilled a 3-pointer to put the Knicks up eight. 

But with the Knicks up three with 9.9 seconds left, Anunoby went up for a layup — instead of dribbling the ball out — and was fouled. But the call was reversed after a 76ers challenge, giving Philadelphia the ball with a chance to tie the game. 

Then Tyrese Maxey missed a 3-pointer, and Jalen Brunson was fouled — but promptly missed both free throws, giving the 76ers another chance to tie the game. Then Anunoby stole Joel Embiid’s pass to seal the 112-109 win Saturday afternoon at Xfinity Mobile Arena. 

What a roller coaster. The final ticks of which saw Mikal Bridges (3-for-16 from the field) and Karl-Anthony Towns (just 16 minutes played) on the bench.

“Just pure chaos, but we found a way to win,” Brunson said. “That’s the best way I can describe it.”