The Knicks 117-88 lost against Cleveland
NBA this season starting this week, but biggest goal is that Kristaps Porzingis officially became an Adidas guy before the Knicks’ season opener Tuesday night.
So the rumor said worth sneaker deal is worth about $4.5 million annually, the largest ever for an European hoopster, Porzingis is first ever player has biggest deal,
The 7’3 tall Latvian player got his grande deal, as he released a statement, saying, “I’m a unique player and Adidas is a unique brand. I’m just excited to join the family.”
The biggest night opening following the ring ceremony, Cleveland raced out to an early lead and closed the first quarter on a 21-8 run while New York attempted to find a groove in its first road contest. The Knicks found that rhythm in the second frame by complete erasing the deficit to tie the game at 41-41 late in the period, fueled by a 10-0 run. Cleveland turned up the heat in the third quarter, utilizing a 13-4 run to create separation and the home team never looked back in the win. LeBron James was spectacular from the opening tip (19 points, 14 assists, 11 rebounds) but Kyrie Irving closed the show by finishing with a game-high 29 points on 12-for-22 shooting from the floor.
The Knicks came out shooting erratically and never gained any balance but defensively wasn’t good at all. Porzingis started hitting some deep shots late winding up 3-of-5 from the 3-point line, as he will be aproaching to the All-Star this February in New Orleans.
Carmelo Anthony was cooking in the first quarter and posted 13 of his team-high 19 points in the first half. The All-Star hit 8-of-18 shots from the field, grabbed five boards, and dished out three assists in 29 minutes of work.
The Knicks 117-88 disappointment against Cleveland didn’t start with glam, but it’s too early to say.
