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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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Kyle O’Quinn

The combination of effort, energy, and intensity that Kyle O’Quinn brings to the table is difficult to match. He’s become the heart and soul of the New York Knicks, embodying the traits that the teams of the 1990s so memorably displayed on a nightly basis.

O’Quinn played a different game from what’s expected of him, but a slight decrease in rebounding made way for an uptick in his all-around contributions.

O’Quinn needed just 18 minutes to stuff the stat sheet with 12 points, five rebounds, four assists, two blocks, and a steal. He recorded a positive +/- of +2, shot 6-of-9 from the field, and helped trigger some of New York’s most successful offensive sets.

It was one of the most well-rounded performances that O’Quinn has produed this season, as he was nearly halfway to a triple-double in just 18 minutes.

O’Quinn has become the Charles Oakley of the modern Knicks in the sense that he ensures that the energy level is high. He couldn’t save the Knicks’ defense during the first three quarters, but helped maintain a steady pace on offense.

Some have questioned why O’Quinn is playing over a certain center who continues to ride the pine, but he’s earning more minutes with every performance.

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