New York Knicks: Players Who Stood Out Against Brooklyn Nets
Justin Holiday
Justin Holiday is an unproven commodity with a name that’s recognizable. He garnered hype during the 2014-15 and 2015-16 NBA seasons, but has yet to put it together in a cohesive enough manner to inspire legitimate faith.
The New York Knicks saw an underwhelming version of Holiday during the first half of the preseason, but he’s since stepped up.
.@JustHolla7: "We want to go into the regular season with good habits." #NYKvsBKN
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) October 21, 2016
Holiday continues to prove that he’s more than just a 3-and-D specialist. He consistently attacked the heart of the Brooklyn Nets’ defense, utilizing his size and crafty handles to get inside and finish in traffic.
Holiday also continued to show a proficiency as a passer, registering two assists in 19 minutes to bring his tally to nine dimes over the past four games.
Overall, Holiday recorded 14 points, two assists, and a rebound on 4-of-6 shooting from the field. He shot 1-of-2 from 3-point range and 5-of-5 at the charity stripe. Most importantly he scored eight of his 14 points in the fourth quarter of a five-point win.
It was another strong showing from Holiday, who has all but secured his place as the backup shooting guard entering the 2016-17 season.