New York Knicks: Players Who Stepped Up Against Washington Wizards

Kristaps Porzingis

Every time Kristaps Porzingis takes the floor, it’s a happening in New York City. He’s gone from being the source of misery to the source of optimism for a New York Knicks organization that hasn’t offered many reasons to be optimistic since Jeff Van Gundy departed in 2001.

Against the Washington Wizards, Porzingis continued to establish himself as one of the best young players in the NBA today.

Porzingis played a game-high 32 minutes—the most he’s recorded this preseason. He finished with 15 points, six rebounds, two offensive boards, two assists, two blocks, and two steals, and had a +/- of +12.

When the player who sees the most court time also has the best +/- of any player on the floor, it’s only fair to believe their performance.

Porzingis appeared to be more comfortable around the basket against Washington, which is significant progress. He shot 6-of-8 on 2-point field goals, did an excellent job of moving without the ball, and continued to show the handles and ball control to dominate opposing defenses.

Without a hint of hyperbole, Porzingis seems to get better every time he takes the floor.

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