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New York Knicks: Who Stepped Up Against The Boston Celtics?

By Maxwell Ogden

Jan 18, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; New York Knicks center Willy Hernangomez (14) and forward Mindaugas Kuzminskas (91) react after a play against the Boston Celtics in the second half at TD Garden. The Knicks defeated the Celtics 117-106. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; New York Knicks center Willy Hernangomez (14) and forward Mindaugas Kuzminskas (91) react after a play against the Boston Celtics in the second half at TD Garden. The Knicks defeated the Celtics 117-106. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 18, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) passes the ball to center Al Horford (42) against New York Knicks center Willy Hernangomez (14) in the second half at TD Garden. The Knicks defeated the Celtics 117-106. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) passes the ball to center Al Horford (42) against New York Knicks center Willy Hernangomez (14) in the second half at TD Garden. The Knicks defeated the Celtics 117-106. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

Willy Hernangomez

The New York Knicks have found a low-post scoring threat who could help anchor the offense for years to come alongside Kristaps Porzingis. Overlooked on the night of the 2015 NBA Draft, Willy Hernangomez is becoming a force to be reckoned with during his rookie season.

Against the Boston Celtics, Hernangomez had the best performance of his young Knicks career with a splendid performance on both ends.

Hernangomez went off for 17 points, 11 rebounds, four offensive boards, and one assist in 20 minutes of play. He shot 8-of-13 from the field and 1-of-1 from the free throw line with a +/- of +9.

Despite receiving just 20 minutes of court time, Hernangomez posted a splendid double-double and dominated the interior.

Hernangomez worked the pick and roll, ran the floor, and went to the post for his 17 points. He displayed a well-rounded offensive game that’s far more polished than that of the average 22-year-old NBA center.

Hernangomez’s flashes of brilliance are scattered, but he’s looked the part of a future star on more than one occasion in 2016-17.

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