{
  "id": 17326042,
  "title": "Kristian Winfield: Anfernee Simons scores 21 off bench in Knicks’ 2nd loss to 76ers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/kristian-winfield-anfernee-simons-scores-21-off-bench-in-knicks-2nd",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-31T02:32:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kristian-winfield-anfernee-simons-scores-023200100.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the Knicks' fourth loss in their six-game start to the 2026-27 season, Anfernee Simons scored 21 points off the bench, contributing to the 2-4 record. Simons shot 7-of-11 from the field in the Knicks' 98-93 loss to the 76ers, who have now become a formidable opponent to the reigning champions. This was the fourth time an opposing player scored 15 or more points off the Knicks' bench in their first six games. Coach Mike Brown emphasized the need to improve transition defense and focus on the upcoming games against Brooklyn Nets and Chicago Bulls.",
  "summary": "Moments after the Knicks picked up their first victory of the season — a 111-97 victory over the Detroit Pistons that came four games too late — head coach Mike Brown said his team, briefly, addressed a critical issue: for one night, they paid attention to the player on the opposing team’s bench who had the hot hand entering the night. Only two nights earlier, Tristan da Silva and Anthony ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Anfernee Simons scored 21 points off the bench",
    "Knicks lost 98-93 to 76ers, extending losing streak to 4",
    "Coach Mike Brown focuses on transition defense"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}