New York Knicks: Who Stepped Up Against The Houston Rockets?

Justin Holiday

When the New York Knicks traded for Derrick Rose, many labeled Justin Holiday as nothing more than a throw-in. Rather than cutting him from the roster, however, the Knicks kept him around to determine his value to the team.

Against the Houston Rockets, Holiday further established his value and status as one of the most valuable players on the Knicks’ roster.

Holiday was outstanding, recording 15 points, six rebounds, one offensive board, and four steals in 30 stellar minutes. He shot 6-of-12 from the field and 3-of-8 from 3-point range, and did so while committing just one turnover.

Holiday got the job done on both ends of the floor for a Knicks team that’s learning to expect timely contributions from the 27-year-old shooting guard.

Holiday is now averaging 12.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.0 steals, and 2.3 3-point field goals made per game. It’s no coincidence that his increase in production has coincided with a rise in his production.

If Holiday can maintain this type of production from hereon out, the Knicks’ second unit will rank amongst the best in the NBA.