New York Knicks’ Kristaps Porzingis, of Latvia, and Willy Hernangomez (14), of Spain, argue a call during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
NEW YORK, New York—Kristaps Porzingis had 19 points and 12 rebounds, and joined a group of mostly substitutes who led a big fourth-quarter turnaround that carried the New York Knicks to a 95-90 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
Carmelo Anthony had 15 points for the Knicks, but he was on the bench for the entire fourth quarter after shooting 6 for 22 from the field. Instead, the Knicks rallied behind Willy Hernangomez, who had 16 points and 16 rebounds, and Sasha Vujacic, who made team history by converting a pair of four-point plays in the game.
The only other starter on the floor for the comeback was Brandon Jennings – and he was only starting because point guard Derrick Rose remained out with a sprained ankle.
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson scored 16 for the Nets, who lost their seventh straight and fell to 0-9 against Atlantic Division opponents this season.