Julius Randle Praised by NBA Fans as Knicks Beat Trae Young, Hawks Without RJ Barrett
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New York Knicks forward Julius Randle continued his torrid pace with a 29-point, 10-rebound, eight-assist outing in a 116-114 road win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday.
Despite playing without RJ Barrett (migraines), the Knicks overcame a hot shooting night from Bogdan Bogdanovic (28 points off the bench) and Trae Young’s 17-assist evening.
That was in large part to Randle, who shot 12-of-24 from the field and made 3-of-5 three-pointers. He committed just one turnover in 39 minutes, and the Knicks outscored the Hawks by 12 points with Randle on the floor.
Randle’s layup with 43.0 seconds left gave the Knicks a 112-110 lead. New York never relinquished its edge from that point thanks to a Jalen Brunson bucket and a pair of Immanuel Quickley free throws.
Brunson (24 points, 6-of-10 three-point shooting) and Quickley (20 points on 6-of-11 shooting) complemented Randle’s efforts.
However, this was Randle’s show as the two-time All-NBA player led the Knicks to their fourth win in five games. He’s now averaged 25.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 5.2 assists over his past five contests.
5+5=10 @livelikelefty
Julius Randle 29/10/8 with the game winning shot on the road with no RJ Barrett
Let’s just do this
Thank you Julius Randle for being a leader tonight.
Big Knick Energy @BigKnickEnergy_
Every once in awhile, Julius Randle remembers that he is 6’8″- 250lbs and can bulldoze through players.
KnicksMuse @KnicksMuse
Julius Randle tonight:
29 Points (50% FG)
10 Rebounds
8 Assists
1 Steal
+12GIVE HIM HIS RESPECT!! pic.twitter.com/kN8AxD6NoW
The Hesi @LiveNBAStats
Julius Randle Last Five Games
27 Points | 10 Rebounds | 3 Assists | W
23 Points | 16 Rebounds | 5 Assists | W
23 Points | 5 Rebounds | 5 Assists | W
25 Points | 9 Rebounds | 5 Assists | L
29 Points | 10 Rebounds | 8 Assists | WJULIUS RANDLE IS BACK ‼️ pic.twitter.com/sPMrjc4i2n
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Julius Randle has something going well against the Atlanta defense. Knicks have played there twice this season and I’d argue those yielded his two best floor games so far.
NYKMentality1985. @NYKmentality85
Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson coming up TOO #CLUTCH 4TH QUARTER BABY!!! pic.twitter.com/laM10s9CUk
Jeff Eisenband @JeffEisenband
Julius Randle in the Knicks’ 116-114 win over the Hawks tonight:
29 points
10 rebounds
8 assists
12-24 FG
3-5 3PTIt appears he’s going to be all right. pic.twitter.com/pFIE7ELEAx
Volume 2 @SoloDahDon
That was Julius Randle best game since like March or April . Didn’t hold the ball too much was looking out for shooters. Have no idea why he can’t always play like this
The Boss @RobertWCross
Great game from Julius Randle. #53Wins
☀️ @wstgoat7
Julius Randle has been hooping the past 5 games but everyone has been quiet one of the most overhated players
Playoff P Basketball @playoffpbball
In my opinion this has been the best playmaking game from Julius Randle this season. He is reading the defense & making reads you don’t see made by a PF. He only has 5 assists to show for it but his passing has done much more for the offense than the stats show. #NewYorkForever
EverythingKnicks @EverythinKnicks
Best thing about Julius Randle tonight is he’s not settling for the 3, and is attacking the basket. Lot of bully ball as well.
More of that please.
Julian Frucht @julianfrucht7
When Julius Randle is on his game, the list of players better than him is very short
Randle and the Knicks will continue their four-game road trip on Friday when they play the Washington Wizards in an In-Season Tournament matchup.