In the Knicks’ 121-115 win over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night, rookie Ariel Hukporti took over the backup five role, joining a rotation he had largely been left out of the majority of this season.
Hukporti played 19 minutes, the second most of his young career, and posted six points, four rebounds, and two assists alongside a +8.
shout out ariel hukporti
stepping up for a quick impact pic.twitter.com/mGOWHpGC59— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) February 5, 2025His box score performance was good, but it was his defense that impressed fans the most.