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New York Knicks: Who Stepped Up Against The Dallas Mavericks ?

By Maxwell Ogden

Nov 14, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) looks to pass around Dallas Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews (23) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) looks to pass around Dallas Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews (23) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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The New York Knicks hosted the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, November 14. How did the key players fare during the 93-77 victory over the Mavericks?

Nov 14, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) looks to pass around Dallas Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews (23) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) looks to pass around Dallas Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews (23) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /

The New York Knicks entered Monday’s game with the Dallas Mavericks in dire need of a victory. New York lost six of its first nine games, including three blowouts and three outings that were decided in the fourth quarter.

With the pressure mounting and Dirk Nowitzki sidelined by an achilles injury, the Knicks secured a 93-77 victory at Madison Square Garden

Even without Nowitzki, the Mavericks had two high-quality players to keep an eye on in Harrison Barnes and Wesley Matthews. Barnes entered the clash with the Knicks averaging 22.6 points and 6.1 rebounds, and Matthews is always a threat from beyond the arc.

The Knicks stepped up to contain the Mavericks’ offense, however, and display the type of defense that fans have been begging to see.

This was the first time in 2016-17 that the Knicks received multiple quarters of genuinely elite defense. Dallas may have been shorthanded, but this was the type of outing that Jeff Hornacek’s crew has been in desperate need of.

The question is: which players stepped up for the Knicks during the 93-77 victory over the Dallas Mavericks?

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