Hot Takes on Knicks vs. Nuggets in 2023 NBA Summer League

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It looked like an off night for the New York Knicks in the NBA Summer League.

The Denver Nuggets blew them out 21-9 in the first quarter, and entering the fourth, it was a 70-57 Denver lead. Skip to the final minute, and New York led 86-84.

Much of this comeback was spearheaded by QJ Peterson, a 28-year-old who spent the 2022-23 season in China. His 25 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals powered the comeback, and fans on Twitter were impressed.

NEW YORK KNICKS @nyknicks

QJ feeling it from deep 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/MA2gzbp1hT

New York Basketball @NBA_NewYork

QJ Peterson with 17 in the 4th quarter as the summer Knicks storm back but fall short to Denver:

25 points
8-17 shooting
3-9 three
6 rebounds
2 steals pic.twitter.com/ItpaTGbQpi

KEVIN SPARKZ @kevinsparkz

This Peterson kid on the Knicks Summer League team is going crazy 😭

Aram Cannuscio @AC__Hoops

QJ Peterson is going crazy right now for the Knicks, bringing them all the way back to take the lead! pic.twitter.com/zs8IJQNm80

Austin Carter @a13carter

Head high @qj_peterson balled out!! 🔥🔥

However, Denver’s Hunter Tyson, a 2023 second-round pick out of Clemson, was the hero of the day. He knocked down three free throws to put Denver back in the lead, and the team eventually survived by a score of 89-86.

He finished with 17 points, six rebounds, two steals and two blocks, and his tenacious play received adulation on Twitter.

Pistons Szn @BBradl3y_

Hunter Tyson> Bruce Brown

Resting Cliff Booth Face 🇺🇸 @urnfndbag

HUNTER TYSON FOR PRESIDENT

Eric Ekwueme 🐶🏆🏆 @EricJamal91

Hunter “Just Give Me The Damn Ball” Tyson

Ikay @TheReal_Stuart

Hunter Tyson is Himm

NBAUnder 60 @NBAunder60

Hunter Tyson is such a dawg

the suburban fob @thesuburbanfob