Knicks fall to Warriors 87-77 in Summer League despite Akins' 21 points
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 1:11 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
The New York Knicks lost to the Golden State Warriors 87-77 in Summer League action on July 16. Jaden Akins led the Knicks with 21 points off the bench, while Tyler Nickel scored nine. The first half was competitive, ending 36-36 at halftime. However, Golden State pulled ahead in the second half and maintained their lead, ultimately winning the game. The Knicks drop to 1-2 in Summer League play.
- •Akins scored 21 points on 9-of-20 shooting.
- •The Knicks were tied at halftime, with a score of 36-36.
- •Golden State led 65-57 heading into the fourth quarter.
- •New York is now 1-2 in Summer League action.
- •Tyler Nickel scored nine points in 31 minutes.
- 1:11 AMYahoo Sports — Jaden Akins scores 21 off the bench, but Knicks fall to Warriors, 87-77, in Summer League action
"Despite Jaden Akins' 21 points off the bench, the Knicks' Summer League team could not keep up with the Warriors, falling to Golden State 87-77 on Thursday night.
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