On Monday, New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley earned his first career start and the rookie nearly helped lead his team to a victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
Quickley produced 21 points, two rebounds and two assists in 33 minutes of work during the 117-112 loss. He finished the contest by shooting 6-of-19 from the field, including 4-of-12 from 3-point range, and 5-of-7 from the free-throw line.
The 25th overall pick scored 13 points alone in the third quarter as the Knicks kept the score within reach before going on a bit of a run in the final period. New York cut the deficit to just four with two minutes left, but we were unable to get any closer.
https://embed.sendtonews.com/oembed/?SC=1xBWZVH2SP-1201518-7498&format=json&offsetx=0&offsety=0&floatwidth=400&floatposition=bottom-right&float=on
Based on his play this season, a large contingent of Knicks fans have often called for Quickley to start and the performance on Monday certainly showed what he is capable of doing on the court. While the group lost, the change in the starting lineup could become permanent as the team looks to shake things up.
This post originally appeared on Rookie Wire! Follow us on Facebook!
[lawrence-related id=27719,26918,26800]
[listicle id=28178]