New York Knicks: Who Stepped Up Against The Sacramento Kings?
Brandon Jennings
Brandon Jennings committed a number of costly turnovers that swung momentum in the Sacramento Kings’ favor. Having gotten that out of the way, Jennings played an outstanding game given the circumstances.
With Derrick Rose sidelined by a back injury, Jennings stepped into the starting lineup and helped pace the Knicks as a scorer and facilitator.
.@brandonjennings: "We were down a player (Rose), so I had to be extra aggressive." #NYKvsSAC #Knicks
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 10, 2016
Jennings stepped up with 13 points, seven assists, and five rebounds in 39 minutes and recorded a +/- of +7. He shot an efficient 5-of-10 from the field and hit three clutch free throws after air-balling his first attempt during the fourth quarter.
Jennings also made a critical shot in the fourth quarter when the Kings were scoring at will and the Knicks trailed by one.
Jennings air-ball at the free throw line was ugly, but he maintained his poise and sank the next one. More importantly, he hit both of his clutch free throws with 19.9 seconds remaining to extend the Knicks’ lead to 101-98 during his next trip to the line.
Jennings had his ups and downs, but it was a strong performance from a player who was carrying a heavy burden in Sacramento.