Knicks Guard Hits Three Straight Three-Pointers in Fourth Quarter of Game 3
A reserve guard scored 14 points on 4-of-5 three-point shooting in a 121-108 win. The victory gave the Knicks a 3-0 series lead.
nypost.comA Knicks reserve guard hit three consecutive three-pointers in the fourth quarter, extending the team's lead to 14 points with under nine minutes remaining. The Knicks defeated the opposing team 121-108 on Saturday night at Rocket Arena. The guard finished with 14 points while playing 28 minutes and primarily defended the opposing team's leading scorer.
The win gave the Knicks a 3-0 series advantage.
The same player had contributed to an earlier comeback during the prior round after entering the rotation due to an injury absence. Minutes for other guards were limited. One played four minutes and another logged three minutes. "Landry was huge," coach Mike Brown said.
"And then on the other end of the floor, he's gotta match up with a guy like Donovan Mitchell, who is a tough cover for anybody. You're not gonna stop him but you gotta work your tail off. " The player had been out of the rotation earlier in the postseason before regaining minutes.
Key Facts
Potential Impact
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The Knicks hold a 3-0 series lead with one win needed to advance.
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Minutes for other guards were reduced in Game 3.
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