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New York Knicks: Who Stepped Up Against The Dallas Mavericks ?

By Maxwell Ogden

Nov 14, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) looks to pass around Dallas Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews (23) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) looks to pass around Dallas Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews (23) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 14, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Justin Holiday (8) looks to pass defended by Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry (30) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Justin Holiday (8) looks to pass defended by Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry (30) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /

Justin Holiday

The New York Knicks have entrusted the duties of being the sixth man to backup point guard Brandon Jennings. Against the Dallas Mavericks, however, it was Justin Holiday who stepped up to anchor the second unit.

With the Knicks in need of energy on defense and consistency on offense, Holiday stepped up in both regards.

Holiday finished with 16 points, four rebounds, two assists, two steals, and a block in 25 minutes of action. He shot 6-of-7 from the field, 2-of-3 from beyond the arc, and 2-of-2 from the free throw line with a +/- of +30.

Holiday’s inclusion in the starting lineup to begin the second half played a direct role in New York going on a defining 19-6 run.

Holiday has provided energy and defensive tenacity throughout the Knicks’ first nine games this season. He’s struggled to do much of anything as a scorer, however, which is what makes this performance so significant.

If Holiday and Jennings can both find their form as shooters, the Knicks’ second unit can flourish in 2016-17.

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