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New York Knicks: Who Stepped Up Against The Chicago Bulls?

By Maxwell Ogden

Apr 4, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) talks with Knicks guard Ron Baker (31) during the second half against the Chicago Bulls at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) talks with Knicks guard Ron Baker (31) during the second half against the Chicago Bulls at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 1, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; New York Knicks center Kyle O’Quinn (9) shoots a warmup shot before an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 1, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; New York Knicks center Kyle O’Quinn (9) shoots a warmup shot before an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

Kyle O’Quinn

There have been times during the 2016-17 NBA regular season at which Kyle O’Quinn has looked the part of a borderline star. The clash with the Chicago Bulls was a shining example of it, as the New York Knicks big man stepped up with a tremendous performance.

Consistency will be the key for O’Quinn moving forward, but this was a performance to remember from one of Phil Jackson’s favorite players.

O’Quinn played 25 minutes against the Bulls, recording eight points, 12 rebounds, five offensive rebounds, five assists, and five blocks. He shot 4-of-6 from the field, but his efficiency was only a fraction of what made his performance memorable.

Against Chicago, O’Quinn became the first Knick to record at least 10 rebounds, five assists, and five blocks in a single game since Patrick Ewing in 1996.

O’Quinn contributed as a scorer, rebounder, facilitator, and defender, and when that’s measured as true, there’s no rational way to exclude them from praise. He may not have tallied the best +/-, but he was nothing short of well-rounded.

Any time a player does something that earns a comparison to Ewing, it’s safe to assume that they did something exceptional. O’Quinn did.

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