New York Knicks: Who Stepped Up Against The Brooklyn Nets?

Justin Holiday

If you don’t watch New York Knicks games, then you’re likely unaware of how valuable Justin Holiday has become. His statistics are what they are, but his impact on the game is steadily and consistently positive.

Against the Brooklyn Nets, Holiday’s mere presence on the court enabled the Knicks to overcome a dreadful start to the game.

Holiday played 28 minutes and finished with seven points, four rebounds, four assists, three steals, and a block. He shot 2-of-4 from the field, made a critical 3-point field goal, and converted a pair of free throws to seal the victory.

In a game that the Knicks won by just five points, Holiday managed to record a +/- of +26—and no, that isn’t a typo.

Holiday converted a 3-point field goal that gave New York an 82-78 lead with 5:09 remaining in the fourth quarter. New York never trailed again, and Holiday made sure Brooklyn couldn’t tie it when he made a pair of clutch free throws with 0.9 seconds on the clock.

Team president Phil Jackson found a gem in Holiday, who routinely finds a way to be in the right place at the right time.