After three tries this season, the New York Knicks defeated the Brooklyn Nets on the road, 94-82, holding their crosstown rivals to a historically bad shooting night. The Knicks only shot 40.2 percent, as well, but it was good enough to fend off the opposition and give them their eighth win of the season.
Who stepped up for the Knicks in their first win over the Nets? Let’s take a look:
Julius Randle
Stat Line: 33 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 14-for-26 shooting, 5 3-pointers
Big nights have been rare for him this season, but Julius Randle stepped up in the Knicks’ win over the Nets, posting 33 points and eight rebounds on 14-for-26 shooting.