New York Knicks: Positive Takeaways From Memphis Grizzlies Game

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Oct 29, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Kyle O’Quinn (9) looks to pass as Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) defends during the second quarterat Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

5. There May Be Depth

The common evaluation of the New York Knicks is that the second unit goes two players deep: Brandon Jennings and Lance Thomas. With both Jennings and Thomas struggling, however, New York received a look at how deep the bench could run.

With the Knicks in dire need of a stabilizing force during the Memphis Grizzlies’ second-half run, it was Justin Holiday and Kyle O’Quinn who stepped up.

O’Quinn recorded 11 points, six rebounds, two assists, and five free throws made in 19 minutes. Justin Holiday added eight points and an assist on 4-of-7 shooting from the field in a matching 19 minutes of action.

Bigger than their combined 19 points, however, is the fact that both stepped up and weathered the storm during Memphis’ late resurgence.

Thomas didn’t play especially well, but he generated offense at key moments. Jennings didn’t have a great game, but he shot much better than he had in the regular season opener or the preseason with a pair of 3-point field goals.

The question is: can the Knicks use this intriguing performance as a way to develop a legitimately consistent quartet of bench players?

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