New York Knicks: Who Stepped Up Against The Charlotte Hornets?

Jan 27, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks point guard Brandon Jennings (3) reacts after hitting a three point shot against the Charlotte Hornets during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 27, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks point guard Brandon Jennings (3) reacts after hitting a three point shot against the Charlotte Hornets during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 27, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks point guard Brandon Jennings (3) reacts after hitting a three point shot against the Charlotte Hornets during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 27, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks point guard Brandon Jennings (3) reacts after hitting a three point shot against the Charlotte Hornets during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

In the face of adversity, the New York Knicks stepped up with one of the biggest victories of the season. Who stepped up against the Charlotte Hornets?

The New York Knicks are enduring one of the most trying stretches in franchise history. Not only is New York struggling to string together victories, but the franchise player is at the heart of incessant trade rumors.

With the trade talks growing louder and the distractions becoming even more difficult to ignore, the Knicks secured a galvanizing victory.

New York played as a team en route to a 110-107 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. The win helped the Knicks improve to 2-1 during the regular season series against the Hornets and 21-27 overall.

New York also improved to 13-11 at Madison Square Garden and, if only for one night, reminded fans of how much potential this team possesses.

After weeks of fourth quarter collapses, New York rallied from behind and secured a signature victory. It trailed by six points with 4:47 remaining, but unsung heroes managed to rise to the occasion at Madison Square Garden.

The question is: who exactly stepped up for the New York Knicks during the thrilling victory over the Charlotte Hornets?