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

Courtney Lee

Courtney Lee is a subtle offensive player who picks his spots and doesn’t often dominate from a statistical perspective. His offense is more timely than traditionally productive, but that’s exactly what the New York Knicks need from him.

Against the Los Angeles Lakers, Lee reminded the masses that, when New York needs something more, he’s capable of rising to the occasion.

Lee finished with 16 points, one assist, and a steal in 35 invaluable minutes of action. It was the second time in three games that he’d scored at least 15 points, with the previous outing being the blowout loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

This time around, Lee made his shots count by converting at rates of 4-of-6 from the field, 3-of-4 from 3-point range, and 5-of-5 from the free throw line.

Lee does an outstanding job of creating offense towards the ends of the shot clock and finding openings along the perimeter. He did an excellent job of that in the third quarter, when he sank three 3-point field goals and helped New York build a lead.

Lee added five points in the fourth quarter, including the game-sealing free throws and a massive and-one. Throw in his game-high +/- of +14 and it was a superb performance by Lee.