New York Knicks: Who Stepped Up Against The Chicago Bulls?

Kyle O’Quinn

Kyle O’Quinn continues to be one of the most encouraging members of the New York Knicks’ second unit. The last time out, he went off for 10 points, 15 rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and two steals against the Philadelphia 76ers, but had his performance wasted by a buzzer-beater.

Against the Chicago Bulls, O’Quinn made sure that his second consecutive double-double would be put to adequate use.

O’Quinn stuffed the stat sheet with 12 points, 11 rebounds, two offensive boards, three assists, and four blocks in just 17 minutes. He shot 5-of-7 from the field and 2-of-2 from the free throw line in a truly remarkable performance.

O’Quinn had a negative +/-, but he made key plays during tough stretches of the game when no other player was rising to the occasion.

O’Quinn now has nine games with at least 10 points, six games with at least 10 rebounds, and five double-doubles. This was his 15th game with multiple blocks, thus establishing how valuable he’s been off the bench for Jeff Hornacek—on both ends of the floor.

For what it’s worth, O’Quinn is averaging 8.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks in 17.9 minutes per game since December 1.