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NBA: Five Things We Learned From Opening Night

By Michael Saenz

October 25, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates with guard Stephen Curry (30) against the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
October 25, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates with guard Stephen Curry (30) against the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 20, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Trevor Booker (35) defends against New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) during first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 20, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Trevor Booker (35) defends against New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) during first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /

The Knicks Need To Involve Kristaps Porzingis More Into The Offense

Apart from looking like a team that simply hadn’t played with each other before, for much of the game Kristaps Porzingis looked like the youngest brother amongst the Knicks’ starters. Whenever the ball rotated to him, he needed to do something with it. Because, if he didn’t, he was not going to get it back.

Porzingis finished with 16 points on 13 shot attempts, though, it was difficult to not feel that he was being underutilized.

The offense needs to flow through Kristaps a bit more often. In fairness, they did run some high pick-and-pop action. More of that.

If the Knicks are going to improve this season – and I don’t think there should be a panic after one game – they’re going to need Kristaps to continue to make strides. He’s their second most important player right now. Sorry, Derrick.

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