From Peter Botte:
he cries have been incessant recently, with fans and media wondering when Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau will alter his starting lineup to insert electrifying rookie point guard Immanuel Quickley in place of Elfrid Payton.
Payton responded with his best game in several weeks Wednesday night in Chicago, helping propel the Knicks to a 107-103 win over the Bulls at United Center.
Payton posted 20 points, eight rebounds and four assists in 35 minutes — his highest playing time in seven games — and Quickley added nine points in just 13 minutes.