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New York Knicks: Players Who Stepped Up Against Houston Rockets

By Maxwell Ogden

Nov 2, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks point guard Derrick Rose (25) talks with New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 2, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks point guard Derrick Rose (25) talks with New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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The New York Knicks concluded the first back-to-back of the 2016-17 NBA regular season with a 118-99 loss the Houston Rockets. Who stepped up?

Nov 2, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks point guard Derrick Rose (25) talks with New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 2, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks point guard Derrick Rose (25) talks with New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

The New York Knicks have completed the first unfavorable stretch of the 2016-17 NBA regular season. Just 24 hours after facing the Detroit Pistons at the Palace of Auburn Hills, the Knicks traveled back to New York to host the Houston Rockets at Madison Square Garden.

With vengeance on their minds, the Knicks fought to defeat the team that it lost to in the preseason opener.

New York were blown out once again, this time falling 118-99. The expectations were somewhat tempered considering it was the Knicks’ second game in as many nights, but New York was still hoping to secure the win.

Though it was a forgettable performance for the Knicks, a number of players made statements against the Rockets.

In some instances, it was a star solidifying their place as one of the most revered players in the Association. In others, it was an unsung hero who stepped up and provided an invaluable impact for New York’s favorite team.

The question is: which players stepped up during the New York Knicks’ 118-99 home loss to the Houston Rockets?

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