REPOAST FROM KNICKS NOW JR SMITH: THE SPARK
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Throughout a grueling 82-game NBA season, a team will often suffer through droughts, appear lackadaisical, or simply fall on a night in which it was expected to win. This is exactly why every elite squad relies on a spark.
J.R. Smith is the man that ignites the Knicks on both sides of the floor.
A perfect example of Smith’s impact occurred on Tuesday night. With the Knicks trailing the undermanned Magic in Orlando 57-52 at the 9:48 mark of the third quarter, a familiar face jumpstarted New York’s offense. Just moments after checking back into the game, Smith nailed a ridiculous 14-foot fadeaway jumper with the defense draped all over him. He then sunk a runner in the lane to tie the game at 59-59. Two minutes later, Smith buried a 3-pointer, followed by a steal on the defensive side of the floor, and the Knicks were able to generate momentum heading...
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