On the way to a 15-0 run to open the third quarter in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Knicks new starting center Taj Gibson became an offensive beast.
Known more as a defensive specialist, Gibson scored on three straight possessions — an 18-footer, a spinning, driving dunk past Joel Embiid and banging in a 3-pointer.
The 34-year-old Gibson has solidified the starting lineup with doing whatever is needed. His effect, however, on young center Mitchell Robinson may be more important when assessing his worth.
The Knicks are 3-4 since Gibson got the starting nod — 1-7 beforehand.
“He does give that startling lineup a sense of stability,’’ Knicks coach David Fizdale said.