Playing in Cleveland without Carmelo Anthony, the New York Knicks are hanging tough with the Cavs thanks to rookie Kristaps Porzingis.
By Robby Sabo
72-72 is the shocking score between the below average New York Knicks and defending Eastern Conference champion Cleveland Cavaliers after three quarters of play tonight.
It’s not just shocking because of the records, but because Knicks star Carmelo Anthony was unable to suit up due to a banged up ankle – which he hurt in the team’s last game against the Orlando Magic two nights ago.
The major reason tonight has gone so swimmingly in his absence has been due to the play of young Kristaps Porzingis.
Porzingis, 20, has already has 23 points on 8-of-17 shooting from the floor including a perfect 4-for-4 from downtown. He’s also collected nine tough rebounds on the night.
The teams are about ready to tip-off the fourth quarter. New York is looking to climb back to the .500 mark, yet again.
Thomas w/ 6pts on 3-for-4 shooting in the 1st half. #Knicks face a 41-37 deficit. #NYKvsCLE pic.twitter.com/ExjZsLbPFL
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 24, 2015
Another 3️⃣for @kporzee! He has 8pts in the 1Q. #NYKvsCLE pic.twitter.com/LDVAkpaNTr
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 24, 2015
REPLAY: @kporzee w/ the jam! Porzingis now w/ a game-high 23pts. CLE 62 NYK 61 3Q. pic.twitter.com/hKvyONFyOW
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 24, 2015
