Britain’s OG Anunoby scored a career-high 40 points as the New York Knicks beat the Denver Nuggets 145-118.

Anunoby, who was born in London to Nigerian parents and moved to the United States aged four, also recorded five rebounds and four assists.

The 27-year-old’s previous best tally was 36 points while playing for the Toronto Raptors against the Knicks in November 2021.

He also made five three-pointers and all of his three free throws during the game in Denver.

He won the 2018-19 NBA Championship with the Raptors in his second NBA season – the only British player to claim the title.