The Knicks' Dennis Smith Jr., left, and Kevin Knox II look on from the bench during the second half against the Suns at Madison Square Garden on Jan. 16. Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
GREENBURGH, N.Y. — When the call for Dennis Smith finally came against the Lakers on Wednesday night, his first appearance in a game since Dec. 23, he tried to make his presence felt immediately — and with good reason. The brief 3:36 of action was his only playing time on this night.
Smith put up two shots — three if you include the reverse layup that might have dropped in if it wasn’t touched on the rim by a teammate, leading to an offensive goaltending call.