New York Knicks: Who Stepped Up Against The Indiana Pacers?
Courtney Lee
What Courtney Lee brings to an NBA team is solid play on both ends of the floor. He isn’t an elite scorer or defender, but he’s a well-rounded scoring threat and a willing defensive player who isn’t afraid of the big moments.
Against the Indiana Pacers, Carmelo Anthony put the New York Knicks ahead and Courtney Lee put the opposition away.
Road win!#Knicks hold off the Pacers, 110-103. #NYKvsIND pic.twitter.com/EDyOZmHvQy
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 24, 2017
Lee finished with 14 points, four rebounds, one offensive board, one assist, and a steal in 25 minutes of action. He shot 3-of-7 from the field, 1-of-3 from distance, and 7-of-7 from the free throw line while not committing a single turnover.
Lee also scored six of the Knicks’ final 11 points—a critical truth when one considers New York outscored Indiana 11-10 in the final 4:56.
Lee stepped up to the free throw line and buried a pair of free throws to give New York a 107-103 lead with 15.1 seconds remaining. He then drew another foul and effectively ended the game with two more free throws with four seconds on the clock.
Lee had a somewhat up-and-down game, but during the fourth quarter, he made plays that determined the outcome.