Julius Randle’s career-high 57 points in the Knicks’ loss to the Timberwolves highlights his All-NBA candidacy this season. The two teams, known for their defense, combined for 274 points in a thrilling game, with Randle scoring 57 of them. Randle’s scoring efficiency has returned, and he’s helping the Knicks win games with his 25.6 points and 10.2 rebounds per game, both career-high marks. His All-NBA candidacy remains to be seen, but he will undoubtedly be in the mix as the season winds down.
Julius Randle’s Career-High 57 Points Strengthen His All-NBA Candidacy Despite Knicks’ Loss to Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves and the New York Knicks game on Monday night was an exhibition of the NBA’s remarkable depth of talent this season. The two teams, known for their defense, combined for 274 points and shot 99-of-168 from the field in a thrilling 140-134 victory for the Timberwolves.
Julius Randle was the standout performer of the night, scoring 57 points, the third-highest in Knicks franchise history, and setting a new franchise record for points in a quarter after a 26-point outburst in the third quarter. He also tied his career-high of eight three-pointers made and now has the fifth-best scoring performance of any player at Madison Square Garden.
Although Randle picked up a technical foul in the closing seconds, his performance further strengthens his All-NBA candidacy this season. After a subpar season last year, his play this season shows that his Most Improved Player Award and All-NBA Second Team selection in 2020-21 were well-deserved.
Randle’s scoring efficiency has returned, he is turning the ball over less, and he’s helping the Knicks win games with his 25.6 points and 10.2 rebounds per game, both career-high marks. The fact that he has played in all 73 games this season, during an era of load management, adds to his case for All-NBA recognition.
Although his candidacy for the award remains to be seen, Randle will undoubtedly be in the mix as the season winds down, especially if he continues to finish the season strong with performances like this one.
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