.@kporzee unleashes a 29-point, 10-rebound performance & the #Knicks storm Chicago in a 115-107 win! #NYKvsCHI pic.twitter.com/YruwNPI2Vf
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 24, 2016
- New York Knicks 115 (29-43)
- Chicago Bulls 107 (36-34)
- NBA, Final, Full Box Score
- United Center, Chicago, IL
New York Knicks rookie Kristaps Porzingis is back to business as he electrifies the Chicago with an incredible performance against the Bulls.
Remember when every night was about another incredible performance from rookie phenom Kristaps Porzingis? Yeah, it’s been awhile.
March has been rough on him, as he’s shooting below 35 percent from the field and just 25 percent from downtown. Well tonight that all changed as he lit up the Bulls for 29 points of 11-of-16 shooting, with 3 three-pointers.
In front of a sellout crowd in Chicago, Porzingis was masterful showing off his entire arsenal of moves.
Kristaps Porzingis makes this look so easy. https://t.co/kl7e1J4cfH
— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) March 24, 2016
The offense ran through the rookie tonight. He had a higher usage percentage (34.1) than Carmelo Anthony (29.1), and the Knicks scored 125.9 points per 100 possessions with Porzingis on the court. The rookie was unphased by any defensive attention, as he shot 5-of-6 on contested field goals.
Watching an incredible performance from Porzingis is something that Knicks’ fans used to be able to look forward to. With such little hope left in the season it’s great to see the team be able to rally around something. It’s not like they can rally around Anthony anymore. No one believes he’ll be there next season.
The Bulls will look for revenge Thursday night at the Garden.
The ? shooting continues in Chi-town. The #Knicks have connected on 12-for-18 treys & lead 92-76 in the 4Q! pic.twitter.com/SyrG8cX7Ap
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 24, 2016
.@kporzee doing work tonight with 14p on 6-of-8 shooting ?! #NYKvsCHI pic.twitter.com/024NAySyyy
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 24, 2016
.@carmeloanthony now with 8p (4-8 FG), 3a, & 2r. Bulls 42 #Knicks 39 with 5:40 remaining in the half. #NYKvsCHI pic.twitter.com/m0ShmTEt1Z
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 24, 2016
Gotcha! @carmeloanthony with the pump fake & bucket. #Knicks now on top 52-48! #NYKvsCHI pic.twitter.com/7inQK4xnk4
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 24, 2016
REPLAY: @kporzee smashes this jam (4-6 FG) en route to 9 first quarter points. #NYKvsCHIhttps://t.co/yegRsAIOKF
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 24, 2016
The #Knicks have started 3-of-4 from the field & @kporzee has 5p! NYK leads by 3. #NYKvsCHI pic.twitter.com/RnbFEJ0iQq
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 24, 2016
#FoxwoodsFinal5 Update: The #Knicks smothering the Bulls, 105-91 with 5:40 to go! #NYKvsCHI pic.twitter.com/xCD8epGJWo
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 24, 2016
