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Double-double for Porzingis as Knicks beat Kings

BC, Riga, 05.12.2016.Print version

In NBA action last night, Kristaps Porzingis scored fifteen points, grabbed fourteen rebounds and blocked four shots to help his New York Knicks beat the Sacramento Kings 106:98 (26:21, 29:20, 36:26, 25:21).


The Knicks celebrated their third win in a row, while for the Kings it was the third consecutive defeat.


Porzingis had his third double-double of the season. He was on the floor for 35 minutes, hitting five of twelve two-point shots, one of six three-pointers and two of two free throws, scoring fifteen points in total. He also pulled down fourteen rebounds, blocked two shots, and had two assists.


The highest scorers for the Knicks were Carmelo Anthony and Derrick Rose with twenty points each, while Brandon Jennings had nineteen points. On the other hand, DeMarcus Cousins led the way for the Kings with 36 points and twelve rebounds.


The Knicks are in seventh place in the NBA's Eastern Conference standings with eleven wins and nine losses, while the Kings are in tenth place in the Western Conference with seven wins.


The Knicks play their next regular season match on Tuesday at the Miami Heat.





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