G League Westchester Knicks

Knicks Credit Two 20-Point Scorers in Win over Drive

February 22, 2019 - NBA G League (G League)
Westchester Knicks News Release


WHITE PLAINS, NY - The Westchester Knicks (24-17), the official NBA G League affiliate of the New York Knicks, went up by as many as 17 points before settling on a 120-106 final over the Grand Rapids Drive (19-20), Friday evening at Westchester County Center.

The Knicks were led by Jameel Warney who poured in 23 points on 62.5-percent shooting. He also hauled a team-high 12 boards and dished eight assists on the night.

Two-Way player Kadeem Allen scored 20 points in his first game back since January 26. He tied a game-high 10 assists. Two-Way player Isaiah Hicks netted 18 points and is now averaging 19.0 points in his two-game transfer to Westchester. He also raised for four blocks. Billy Garrett came away with 20 points.

Marcus Thornton tallied 28 points for Grand Rapids. Adam Woodbury finished with 16 points and a game-high 17 rebounds. Kenneth Smith had 24 points.

The game endured 15 lead changes and saw seven deadlocked scores. While the Knicks went up by as many as 17 points, the Drive only held an advantage as big five.

Westchester has won two straight and four of its last five games.

The Knicks end a three-game homestand Sunday, February 24 against the Lakeland Magic at 3:00 PM (ET).

Watch game highlights here - https://youtu.be/L2WGOp2VEnE

Watch Jameel Warney's highlights here - https://youtu.be/b555wANcwx4

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