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New York Knicks: Who Stepped Up Against The Philadelphia 76ers?

By Maxwell Ogden

Feb 25, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) makes the game winning shot against Philadelphia 76ers forward Dario Saric (9) during second half at Madison Square Garden. The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 110-109.Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 25, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) makes the game winning shot against Philadelphia 76ers forward Dario Saric (9) during second half at Madison Square Garden. The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 110-109.Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 25, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) makes the game winning shot against Philadelphia 76ers forward Dario Saric (9) during second half at Madison Square Garden. The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 110-109.Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 25, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) makes the game winning shot against Philadelphia 76ers forward Dario Saric (9) during second half at Madison Square Garden. The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 110-109.Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /

The New York Knicks broke a recent cold stretch with a 110-109 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Who stepped up for the Knicks against the Sixers?

The New York Knicks entered Saturday, Feb. 25 with minimal momentum and a lost season on the horizon. In the face of adversity, the franchise player stepped up and led his team to one of the biggest wins of the season.

New York still has an abundance of ground to cover before it can get back into the postseason picture, but it took a step in the right direction wth a 110-109 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

The last time New York and Philadelphia squared off, TJ McConnell gave the 76ers a 98-97 victory with a devastating game-winner at the final buzzer. This time around, New York was forced to pursue retribution without Kristaps Porzingis or Joakim Noah.

Having watched McConnell make the game-winning shot in his face, Anthony bounced back strong and returned the favor.

Though it was a night to remember for the franchise player, it was also a great showing by the team. With two starters out, the role players stepped up and the future of the organization established its promise and potential.

The question is: who in specific stepped up for the victorious New York Knicks against the division rival Philadelphia 76ers?

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