Miles McBride Plays Key Role as Knicks Avoid Upset Against Charlotte

In his third game back after missing time with an injury, Miles McBride played a critical role in the Knicks’ win over Charlotte on Friday afternoon. The Hornets came close to the upset, but New York won 99-98 thanks in part of McBride’s 14 points in just over 26 minutes of action off the bench.

McBride was 5-for-9 from the field and added five rebounds and an assist in the win. This performance comes after he only scored five points in a loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday.

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Miles McBride made his triumphant return to his role as New York’s sixth-man Monday night, accomplishing a major career achievement in the process.

McBride reached 1,000 career points while contributing to the Knicks’ 145-118 win over the Denver Nuggets.

McBride scored 13 points in 26 minutes of action, with most of his production coming in the fourth quarter. He was a +10 for his efforts and also added six rebounds and three assists.

Prior to his return, McBride was averaging 10.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists per game and a shooting percentage of 44% through 11 games played. McBride’s last game played before Monday on was Nov. 13.

The 2024-25 season marks McBride’s fourth NBA year after wrapping up a college career with WVU.

McBride wrapped up his third NBA season for the Knicks in May, falling to the Indiana Pacers in game seven of the Eastern Conference semifinals. McBride saw increased play, including starting during the playoffs. McBride averaged 8.3 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists through 68 regular season games and 11.0 points on 44% shooting in 26.7 minutes per contest in the playoffs.

Last December, McBride signed a $13 million extension with the Knicks over the next three years. The Knicks traded away several players throughout the season, allowing McBride to pick up more minutes in the rotation.

McBride played two seasons at West Virginia from 2019-21, leading the Mountaineers to an NCAA Tournament appearance during his sophomore year. McBride averaged 15.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.9 steals per game at WVU.

For a related story, McBride was part of a viral and bizarre moment with a former NBA MVP.

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