CLENorchad OmierDevelopmentPresser1d

Omier stood out with his rebounding and physicality.

“Norchad was, you know, a man, like, we're having issues rebounding the ball, he'll go and get a rebound and, you know, physicality. He's got speed at his size.”

CLEJames HardenNewsPresser3d

Harden has regained his explosiveness lately but was not sharp in a back-to-back game.

“I felt like James lately has had his pop back. You know, tonight probably wasn't, he wasn't there... I think there are a couple guys out there that were, you know, not in peak form... tough back-to-back.”

CLEPeyton Watson · James Harden · Donovan MitchellRole & RotationPresser3d

Watson still integrating with Harden and Mitchell after missing time.

“We need more sample size, but he's doing what we're asking him to do. So he does need more reps with those guys. Just haven't had enough reps.”

NYKAndre DrummondNewsPresser14h

Drummond grabbed 14 rebounds in 15 and a half minutes with strong pick-and-roll defense.

“Andre, 14 rebounds in 15 and a half minutes. Five offensive rebounds. Unbelievable game. He also was really, really good defensively in the pick-and-roll situations.”

NYKDalton Knecht · Jalen BrunsonNewsPresser6d

Brunson explains Knecht's first game with the Knicks.

“he played great I think the way he was rebounding getting out of transition just telling him to be aggressive no matter what the situation is... I said aggressive mistakes are fine so just stay aggressive”

NYKDalton KnechtDevelopmentPresser6d

Knecht sees himself as a three-level scorer and wants to show ball pressure and defensive rebounding.

“just like a three-level score. I think I just go out there and can impact the game at all three levels... I just want to show on the other side of the ball, getting into the ball pressure and stuff like that, and going in and grabbing defensive rebounds.”