The New York Knicks overcame an injury to Kristaps Porzingis to defeat the Miami Heat 115-86. Who stepped up for the Knicks on Wednesday, Nov. 29?
The New York Knicks have officially snapped a six-game home losing streak to the Miami Heat. Despite suffering a scare that silenced Madison Square Garden, the Knicks fought for four quarters during one of the best all-around performances of the season.
In what can only be described as a team win, New York defeated the Miami Heat 115-86 to improve to 11-10 in 2017-18.
Wednesday, Nov. 29 nearly turned into one of the worst nights in franchise history. Just when it seemed as though the Knicks were going to turn things around and compete for a place in the 2018 NBA Playoffs, Kristaps Porzingis suffered a devastating ankle injury.
Thankfully, the Knicks’ public relations team reported that Porzingis’ X-rays were negative and that he was eligible to return.
Kristaps Porzingis sprained his right ankle. X-rays were negative. He is available to return.
— NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) November 30, 2017
Porzingis remained in the locker room, but the fact that his injury was diagnosed as a sprain is reason enough to be relieved.
As for the other members of the Knicks, the clash with the Heat became a proving ground of sorts. New York hadn’t defeated Miami at Madison Square Garden since Jan. 9, 2014—a stretch of six consecutive losses—and needed the players other than Porzingis to snap that streak.
The question is: Who stepped up for the New York Knicks during the 115-86 win over the Miami Heat?