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Listen, this Knicks 2023 Summer League campaign hasn’t exactly been one for the history books. The team lacks big-time NBA prospects, and the results over the first two games were putrid. But these are young men vying for a chance to continue their dreams of playing pro ball. They’re trying, dammit!
And on Wednesday night in Las Vegas, the Summer Knicks finally got their moment to shine. They overcame a double-digit second-half deficit to knock off the Orlando Magic in overtime, 82-80.
The NBA uses the Elam ending for Summer League, and with the game tied at 75-75 at the end of regulation, the first team to hit 82 would win. That team was the Knicks, thanks to a tough floater from two-way contract player Jaylen Martin.
Jaylen Martin comes off the DHO, drives left and hits the tough runner to win the game for the Knicks!! pic.twitter.com/FaojJLmT1A
— Aram Cannuscio (@AC__Hoops) July 13, 2023
Martin finished with 12 points on 4-8 shooting. The undrafted free agent signing was clearly jazzed about the game-winner.
"I proved I belong. I can play with the best"
— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) July 13, 2023
-- Undrafted teen Jaylen Martin hits a game-winning shot on ESPN. What a thrill pic.twitter.com/IIUaDVUt0E
The game ball goes to Charlie Brown Jr., who had a team-high 19 points and a nice dime to Michael Foster Jr. to put the Knicks up two near the end of regulation.
Summer Knicks take the lead with seconds left pic.twitter.com/zUzhHdMF8r
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) July 13, 2023
Good vibes all around. 2023 Summer Knicks forever!
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