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New York Knicks: 4 takeaways from Obi Toppin’s preseason debut

Dec 11, 2020; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New York Knicks forward Obi Toppin (1) celebrates with teammates after a play during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Rookie Obi Toppin was impressive in the New York Knicks’ preseason opener.

For the first time in 275 days, the New York Knicks played a basketball game, and it was a fun one. Sure, it was only a preseason game, there were sloppy plays and the empty seats in the arena provided a sobering reminder of the times we are living in, but from a fan perspective, it was entertaining.