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New York Knicks: Who Stepped Up Against The Golden State Warriors?

By Maxwell Ogden

Nov 30, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; New York Knicks guard Justin Holiday (8) during a game at Target Center. The Knicks defeated the Timberwolves 106-104. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; New York Knicks guard Justin Holiday (8) during a game at Target Center. The Knicks defeated the Timberwolves 106-104. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /
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Ron Baker

New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek may have given rookie guard Ron Baker a few too many minutes against the Phoenix Suns. If you’re one of the Knicks fans who expressed that belief following the loss to Phoenix, Baker likely heard you.

Baker was baptized by fire against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, and survived the process with an impressive performance.

Baker finished with a career-high 13 points, three assists, two rebounds, and a steal against Curry and the Warriors. He shot a nearly perfect 6-of-7 from the field and hit a 3-point field goal on a night where he had to prove himself.

Most impressively, Baker posted a +/- of +8 in 23 minutes of court time during a 13-point loss to the best team in the NBA.

Baker came under fire for a poor performance against the Phoenix Suns, but he responded brilliantly against Golden State. He was fearless against a two-time MVP and undoubtedly redeemed himself.

Baker even got dap from Kevin Durant mid-game for his hot start and clear excitement to be on the court.

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