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New York Knicks: Who stood out in preseason clash with Washington?

ByMaxwell Ogden|
WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 6: Enes Kanter #00 of the New York Knicks handles the ball against the Washington Wizards during the preseason game on October 6, 2017 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 6: Enes Kanter #00 of the New York Knicks handles the ball against the Washington Wizards during the preseason game on October 6, 2017 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 6: Enes Kanter #00 of the New York Knicks handles the ball against the Washington Wizards during the preseason game on October 6, 2017 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 6: Enes Kanter #00 of the New York Knicks handles the ball against the Washington Wizards during the preseason game on October 6, 2017 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

The New York Knicks encountered the Washington Wizards in the second preseason game of 2017. Which players stepped up for the Knicks?

The New York Knicks are officially two games into the preseason. Although both outings have been losses, they’ve provided fans with an early look at how promising the roster compiled by general manager Scott Perry truly is.

The Knicks fell to the Washington Wizards by a score of 104-100 in their second preseason game of 2017, but the signs of encouragement were clear as day.

Four players scored in double figures for the Knicks, but that was only a small part of the story. New York played well on offense, posting a team-wide slash line of .455/.435/.870, converting 20 free throws and assisting 22 of 35 made field goals.

New York committed 29 costly turnovers, but the sloppy play with the ball was nearly offset by the efficiency of the offense when it got into its sets.

Defensively, the Knicks made surprising progress on the boards by limiting Washington to five offensive rebounds. Jeff Hornacek’s crew limited its fouls, did a decent job of running players off the three-point line, and got back on defense in transition.

The question is: Which players stepped up for the New York Knicks during the encouraging 104-100 preseason loss to the Washington Wizards?

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