NEW YORK — Josh Giddey and Tre Mann, Oklahoma City’s two first-round picks from the 2021 NBA draft were looking forward to playing at Madison Square Garden. They certainly won’t forget the career nights they enjoyed.
Giddey had a triple-double with a career-high 28 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds. Mann scored a career-high 30 points, and Oklahoma City rallied from an 11-point deficit in the second half, beating the New York Knicks 127-123 in overtime on Monday night.
Giddey, a 19-year-old from Australia, shot 11 for 22 from the field and hit three 3-pointers for the Thunder, who snapped a five-game losing streak.
“This was the place I was most excited when I got drafted to come in to play,” said Giddey, who was the sixth overall pick…
