New York Knicks: Who Stepped Up Against The Atlanta Hawks?

Kristaps Porzingis

The New York Knicks have been been able to rely upon Kristaps Porzingis for consistently strong production in 2016-17. The clash with the Atlanta Hawks was no exception, as Porzingis stepped up with yet another productive game.

Matched up with a three-time All-Star in Paul Millsap, Porzingis continued to make his own case for a 2017 All-Star Game appearance.

Porzingis finished with 19 points, 11 rebounds, and one offensive rebound in 31 minutes. He shot 8-of-15 from the field, 1-of-4 from beyond the arc, and 2-of-4 from the free throw line in what was an efficient all-around game.

This was Porzingis’ second double-double of the season and the type of performance that the Knicks need to see more often.

Porzingis has been relatively underwhelming as a rebounder in 2016-17, but he has two double-doubles in his past four games. He’s beginning to show the all-around potential that Knicks fans envision him having.

Porzingis could’ve cracked under pressure against Millsap, but he stepped up and helped the Knicks win a must-have game.

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This was the best showing of the year for the Knicks.