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New York Knicks: Who stepped up in streak-snapping win against Celtics?

By Rob Wolkenbrod

BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 21: Trey Burke #23 shoots against Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics during a game at TD Garden on November 21, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 21: Trey Burke #23 shoots against Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics during a game at TD Garden on November 21, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) /
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New York Knicks Trey Burke, Boston Celtics Al Horford (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)
New York Knicks Trey Burke, Boston Celtics Al Horford (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) /

Trey Burke

Stat Line: 29 points, 6 rebounds, 11 assists, 2 steals, 11-for-20 shooting, 4-for-6 on three-pointers

Trey Burke, once again, was the star of the show for the New York Knicks. This time, he showcased his best game of 2018-19, with 29 points, six rebounds, 11 assists and two steals. An unbelievable showing for a player that couldn’t recently find any on-court minutes.

Shots from across the court were on-point for Burke. He hit over 50 percent of his attempts and 4-for-6 from behind the arc, with the Boston backcourt unable to contain him.

To seal the deal, Burke hit the clutch three-pointer to secure the win in the final 30 seconds — one of the first times New York successfully closed a game in crunch time this season.

This wasn’t Burke’s first show-out game, either, but his fourth consecutive. The numbers may be an anomaly, but he’s red-hot for the Knicks:

  • Nov. 16 vs. Pelicans: 24 points on 10-for-13 shooting
  • Nov. 18 vs. Magic: 31 points on 11-for-20 shooting
  • Nov. 21 vs. Trail Blazers: 19 points on 8-for-15 shooting

This was the first night Burke’s production in this torrid streak took off from behind the arc, as he totaled five three-pointers in those three games.

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Can Burke do this again? The Knicks rematch with the Pelicans next and the defensive-minded Memphis Grizzlies afterward. A difficult stretch, but an intriguing test for someone who worked out of Fizdale’s rotation crunch. It’s his opportunity to shine.

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