New York Knicks: Who Stepped Up Against The Los Angeles Lakers?

The New York Knicks continued their five-game road trip on Sunday, December 11 against the Los Angeles Lakers. Who stepped up during the 118-112 win?

December 11, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) shoots against the defense of Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell (1) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Knicks survived a Western Conference shootout against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, December 11. In the Knicks’ third road game in four outings, New York pushed the pace and pulled out a 118-112 victory.

Now 14-10 overall and 5-6 on the road, the Knicks are beginning to look like the postseason-caliber team that many critics didn’t believe they could be.

The Knicks found themselves at a crossroads both on the court and off of it. Carmelo Anthony and Phil Jackson had a publicized issue in the midst of the Knicks’ current five-game road trip, which inevitably became a distraction.

After Anthony and Jackson buried the hatchet on Saturday, December 10, the focus returned to winning games on Sunday, December 11.

With Jackson in attendance and Anthony embracing a new approach to the game, New York picked up yet another victory. The Knicks are now 11-4 over their past 15 games, including four consecutive wins away from home.

The question is: who stepped up during the New York Knicks’ clash with the Los Angeles Lakers on December 11?