New York Knicks: Who Stepped Up Against The Indiana Pacers?

Brandon Jennings

Brandon Jennings is at his best when the New York Knicks enable him to run the fast break and create for others. That isn’t to say that Jennings can’t excel in a half court offense, but he changes the game when he pushes the pace and has players running with him.

During the second quarter of the New York’s comeback victory, it was Jennings whose playmaking helped invigorate the Knicks.

Jennings played 29 strong minutes for the Knicks off the bench. He posted nine points, six assists, two rebounds, and a steal on 2-of-5 shooting from the field, a 1-of-2 mark from 3-point range, and a 4-of-4 performance at the free throw line.

With a +/- of +6 in a six-point win, the statistics reflect some measure of the importance of Jennings’ performanceto New York’s win.

Jennings posted four points and four assists during the Knicks’ powerful comeback in the second quarter. He set Willy Hernangomez up on a consistent basis and helped set a high standard for the starters to meet when they came back onto the court.

Jennings doesn’t need to post gaudy statistics in order to help the Knicks, but his speed, energy, and playmaking are critical aspects of New York’s game.