Make it two in a row for Elfrid Payton, who will miss his second straight game with a hamstring injury when the New York Knicks take on the Indiana Pacers Saturday night.
Derrick Rose got the start in Payton’s place on Thursday night and made the most of his opportunity. Rose posted his highest point total since joining the Knicks and finished the game with an 18/3/6 slash line.
It’s been a productive two games for Rose, who has put up 24.6 and 37.8 FanDuel Fantasy Points in each of his last two games. Those performances are two of his most productive since joining the Knicks.