Deuce McBride, the backup point guard for the Knicks, stepped in as a starter in the absence of Jalen Brunson and scored a career-high 19 points in a win against Memphis. He continued to start in subsequent games, with high praise from coach Tom Thibodeau for his shooting. Luka Doncic and Derrick Jones Jr. are out, but Dereck Lively II will play against the Pelicans. Jalen Brunson remains day to day with a calf injury. McBride has been impressive, shooting 55.6% from three-point range over the past six games, and Thibodeau expects him to produce on offense.
Knicks' Thibodeau expected McBride to produce on offense "He's been one of the most accurate shooters we have," the Knicks coach said. https://t.co/pvI3B6zyvv
Tom Thibodeau says Jalen Brunson is still day to day with the calf injury.
Deuce McBride is 15-of-27 (55.6%) from three-point range over the Knicks past six games
Starting again today, McBride hits his first shot -- a 3. Thibodeau had high praise for his shooting in pregame. https://t.co/dOo53bDp0X
Jalen Brunson is out again -- McBride in the starting lineup vs. Orlando today.
Dereck Lively II will play vs. Pelicans today. Luka Doncic and Derrick Jones Jr. are out. https://t.co/5AHXJ2fIFr
McBride ready for bigger role with Knicks With Jalen Brunson absent against Memphis, the backup point guard stepped in as a starter and finished with a career-high 19 points in win. https://t.co/fI4eAfVi3B