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Derrick Rose’s Arrival Turned New York’s Season Around
Since Derrick Rose's arrival from Detroit, New York has been a brand new team and had their entire season turned around
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After a last-second loss in Game 1, New York clawed their way back from down 13 at half to tie up the series. It was the first postseason victory for the Knicks since 2013, and the fans at MSG were loving it. Derrick Rose had a team-high 26 points off the bench, along with the most minutes of any player in the contest. NY acquired him from Detroit and were 17-20 without him in the regular season, but 24-11 when he’s in the lineup, showing his impact on winning. Their win % with Rose is higher than any team in the East this season.
DERRICK ROSE’S ARRIVAL TURNED NEW YORK’S SEASON AROUND
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D-Rose is a former MVP and eastern conference finalist, which has been very beneficial to help lead this inexperienced Knicks team. He did this with the same coach he has now, Tom Thibodeau, but in a different city. Their history has created trust, which is why Rose saw the most minutes of any player in Game 2. Thibodeau knows Rose has been in these situations before and gives him the ball when it matters most. Ultimately, the experience of the youngest-ever MVP in tight games could be the difference-maker in the series after his arrival could effectively turn the Knicks into one of the final four teams in the East.
Derrick Rose (26 PTS) fuels the @nyknicks first #NBAPlayoffs win since 2013 as they tie the series 1-1! #NewYorkForever
Game 3: Friday at 7pm/et on ESPN pic.twitter.com/H6agMwnCSS
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