While Jaylen Brown’s season-high 42 points was the main headline of the Celtics’ 123-117 victory over the Knicks, it was a rookie’s defensive performance that helped overcome a talented New York team.
Hugo González was drafted in the first round the summer, after playing three seasons with Real Madrid in Spain.
González has yet to make his mark on the season, as he’s averaged just 11.7 minutes per game this year. Against the Knicks, however, he played 22 minutes and was a key piece in helping the Celtics improve to 12-9.