Donte DiVincenzo already showing what’s possible in increased Knicks role after trade
NY Post
Donte DiVincenzo’s role only will be expanded further after the Knicks dealt away wing players RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley in the OG Anunoby trade.
That was immediately evidenced by DiVincenzo establishing a career high in points (38) while nailing seven 3-pointers Saturday night against the Pacers, even if the shooting guard couldn’t revel in his performance after the slumping Knicks completed an 0-3 road trip with a 140-126 loss in Indiana.
“To be completely honest with you, I don’t even care about the 38, and I’m not just saying that,” said DiVincenzo, who also matched his season-high with four steals, said after the game. “I like to win games. Individual achievements are cool, but even Josh [Hart] said it the other day, stats don’t mean anything when you lose. That’s really our mindset here.
“So it’s cool, I’ll pat myself on the back, the guys are happy for me, but at the same time, we have to focus on that we have a hell of a game on Monday [at home against the Timberwolves].”
The New Year’s Day matinee against the team with the best record in the Western Conference (24-7) is expected to mark the team debut for Anunoby, a 6-7 two-way wing who led the league in steals last season while being named to the All-Defensive second team with the Raptors.
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