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New York Knicks: 5 takeaways from recent homestand

By Kenneth Teape

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 19: Kyle O'Quinn #9 of the New York Knicks and Jerian Grant #2 of the Chicago Bulls after the game on March 19, 2018 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 19: Kyle O'Quinn #9 of the New York Knicks and Jerian Grant #2 of the Chicago Bulls after the game on March 19, 2018 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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New York Knicks: 5 takeaways from recent homestand
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5. Tim Hardaway Jr. shows signs of life

It has been a tough first season back in the Big Apple for Tim Hardaway Jr., who played the first two seasons of his career with the Knicks before being traded to the Atlanta Hawks during the 2015 NBA Draft.

Hardaway learned some tough but necessary lessons with the Hawks. They helped him mature and become more of a well-rounded player. The Knicks signed him this offseason to a lucrative deal, and the results have been mixed.

While THJ has had his bright spots, the low-lights have been prevalent as well. Losing Kristaps Porzingis had a trickle-down impact on everyone, and Hardaway has struggled as the go-to option most nights. He’s also battled injuries throughout the season.

However, he did play well for a majority of the homestand. Hardaway Jr. averaged 20 points per game and shot at least 46 percent from the field in three of the games. He had one dud against the 76ers, but was solid otherwise.

While his scoring numbers were good, Hardaway still struggled with his 3-point shot. He shot an unsightly 31.6 percent from deep, which is right on par with his season shooting percentage from beyond the arc.

The shooting numbers weren’t any worse during the homestand than he has performed throughout the season though, and it was encouraging to see Hardaway Jr. get the job done inside the 3-point line.

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