New York Knicks: Players Who Stepped Up Against Boston Celtics

Oct 15, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) goes up for a shot against Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. The Celtics won 119-107. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) goes up for a shot against Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. The Celtics won 119-107. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 15, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Mindaugas Kuzminskas (91) goes up for a shot against Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. The Celtics won 119-107. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Mindaugas Kuzminskas (91) goes up for a shot against Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. The Celtics won 119-107. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Mindaugas Kuzminskas

Mindaugas Kuzminskas has been one of the most impressive players on the New York Knicks during the 2016 preseason. Though he’d yet to have a breakout performance through two appearances, Kuzminskas played consistently well.

It was against the Boston Celtics that the Knicks’ latest European sensation revealed just how good he could one day be.

Kuzminskas was a revelation in his 19 minutes of court time. He recorded 18 points, 10 rebounds, seven offensive boards, three assists, and a block on 7-of-16 shooting from the field, 3-of-7 shooting from distance, and a 1-of-1 mark from the charity stripe.

All things considered, it may have been the most intriguing individual performance by any Knicks player this preseason.

Kuzminskas spaced the floor, finished at the rim, and absolutely dominated the offensive glass. He proved comfortable handling the ball, dishing it off to his teammates, running the break, and operating in the half court.

For what it’s worth, Kuzminskas is averaging 10.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.3 3-point field goals in 12.3 minutes through three preseason games.

That’s 31.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 5.9 assists, and 3.8 3-point field goals made per 36 minutes.