Tyler Kolek has broken out for the New York Knicks, coming up big in the biggest moments. The second-year guard shined in both the NBA Cup Final and the team's Christmas Day win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. On Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers, though, Mike Brown had both Josh Hart and Deuce McBride available for the first time in weeks. As a result, Kolek didn't play at all. Even though he established himself as an NBA-level guard, Kolek might be momentarily buried in New York's rotation unless something changes.
Hart, McBride's returns bump Kolek back to third-string
The Knicks got an important win on Sunday night in advance of having two full days of rest.