The New York Knicks blew out the Suns on Friday night at the Garden behind yet another massive game from Kristaps Porzingis.
- New York Knicks 120 (4-4)
- Phoenix Suns 107 (4-5)
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Friday night at MSG is Kristaps Porzingis‘ time to shine now. Carmelo Anthony isn’t the main attraction anymore. The Knicks star gave his fans a reason to be excited as he led his team to a blowout victory over the lowly Phoenix Suns.
With his brother’s interview regarding his future in New York still looming, it was important for the unicorn to put up a good performance tonight and he did.
After reassuring fans that he wants to be in New York for a long time, KP went out and had his sixth 30-point game in the first eight games. The unicorn finished with a dominant stat line of 37 points (13-of-22 shooting), 7 rebounds, and 3 blocks.
Devin Booker scored 34 points for the Suns, but his supporting cast’s struggles meant his play went mostly unnoticed. That will probably be a common theme throughout the season. Fortunately, Porzingis didn’t have that problem. Five other Knicks were in double figures tonight.
Key Player
Enes Kanter was huge tonight. He had another double-double (16 points, 15 rebounds) and the team was +9 with their starting center on the court. The new Knick is fitting in like a glove.
Key Stat
The Knicks dominated the Suns in the paint, 62-42. That’s due to the play of Kanter, Porzingis, and the attacking Tim Hardaway Jr.
Up Next: The Knicks host the Indiana Pacers Sunday at 7:30 p.m. ET on MSG.
Porzingis explodes for 37 points in highlight-filled victory @TheGarden. The @MajorEnergy Postgame Report ⤵️
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— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 4, 2017
This is a DIFFERENT team, already. How is that possible? #Knicks up big on Suns. KP a man among boys. pic.twitter.com/y0j42HTvj1
— Elite Sports NY (@EliteSportsNY) November 4, 2017
? things are happening… pic.twitter.com/FPea0ZEB4B
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 4, 2017
KOQ ?
104-89 lead. pic.twitter.com/QtkCSyhZ2T
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 4, 2017
1 to go @TheGarden.@zteusa Update:
Porzingis: 29p
Kanter: 12r
Hardaway Jr.: 16p
McDermott: 7pFG: 52.2% pic.twitter.com/pakdUqVVaQ
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 4, 2017
He’ll clean it up. pic.twitter.com/dBhefdFa3O
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 4, 2017
McSlam. pic.twitter.com/qfi2EhHWCh
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 4, 2017
Enjoying those Friday night lights @TheGarden tonight.@zteusa ? at the half:
Porzingis: 20p
Hardaway Jr.: 12p
Kanter: 12pm pic.twitter.com/3DuIEicGhG— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 4, 2017
Dial it up, C. Lee. pic.twitter.com/XCLGx9QxyX
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 4, 2017
You need to see it again… pic.twitter.com/em4ij7nGaB
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 4, 2017
Feeling good in the first 12.@zteusa Update:
Porzingis: 12p
Hardaway Jr.: 8p
Kanter: 7r pic.twitter.com/gTPv4xB9DD— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 4, 2017
L?k out below! pic.twitter.com/fBXsWAIoX8
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 4, 2017
Home squad with the early 13-10 lead. pic.twitter.com/kiv3W6KOeT
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 3, 2017
Tonight’s starters:
5️⃣5️⃣ Jack
5️⃣ Lee
3️⃣ Hardaway Jr.
6️⃣ Porzingis
0️⃣0️⃣ Kanter— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 3, 2017
