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New York Knicks: Who stepped up against the Charlotte Hornets on Nov. 7?

By Maxwell Ogden

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 07: Lance Thomas #42 (L), Tim Hardaway Jr. #3, Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the New York Knicks and Jeremy Lamb #3 of the Charlotte Hornets react after the Knicks gain control of the game late in the fourth quarter during their game at Madison Square Garden on November 7, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 07: Lance Thomas #42 (L), Tim Hardaway Jr. #3, Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the New York Knicks and Jeremy Lamb #3 of the Charlotte Hornets react after the Knicks gain control of the game late in the fourth quarter during their game at Madison Square Garden on November 7, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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BROOKLYN, NY – NOVEMBER 7: Courtney Lee #5 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on November 7, 2017 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, NY – NOVEMBER 7: Courtney Lee #5 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on November 7, 2017 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Courtney Lee

The New York Knicks expect Courtney Lee to provide defense and three-point shooting. Lee’s defense was on par with the expectations against the Charlotte Hornets, but it was his ability to set his teammates up that created his offensive value.

The Knicks have depended heavily on the veterans against the Hornets, and Lee answered the call with one of the better statistical performances of his career.

Lee scored just six points on 2-of-6 shooting from the field, but those aren’t the numbers to take note of. The 32-year-old dished out nine assists, pulled down three rebounds, and stepped up with a strong performance on the defensive end of the floor.

Lee also converted two clutch free throws with less than a second remaining in the fourth quarter, thus sealing the Knicks’ 118-113 victory.

This was yet another example of Lee being able to adapt his game to what the Knicks need from him. Just over a week after recording 15 points and 10 rebounds against the Cleveland Cavaliers, he took over the role of a facilitator.

With a positive +/- of +1 in 36 minutes of court time, Lee proved once again that his veteran leadership is an asset for this postseason hopeful.

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