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New York Knicks: Frank Ntilikina, Dennis Smith Jr. fight for backup minutes

There are only 48 minutes each game for New York Knicks interim head coach Mike Miller to dole out to his trio of point guards. The veteran of the group, Elfrid Payton, is firmly entrenched in his starting role and guaranteed to play upwards of 25 minutes each night.

The backup minutes are a different story. With all three point guards healthy, Dennis Smith Jr. and Frank Ntilikina are battling for minutes on the second unit.

Smith’s rare chance

Fayetteville, NC native has spent the majority of the season in and out of the lineup.