Nerlens Noel Ended Up Breaking a Record on the Knicks

Nerlens Noel put up rookie numbers that's been unheard of since Shaquille O'Neal's rookie days.

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The "Knicks are so bad" jokes are getting tired at that point. They're not making the playoffs and are en route to their worst season in franchise history. We get it. Still, it's noteworthy when somebody breaks a record on them—especially when it's someone from the Sixers, who hardly get much shine.

The shine again goes to center Nerlens NoelESPN Stats & Info noted that the rookie made history in the battle of the conference cellar dwellers:

Also, guess who was the last rookie to pull this off?

The Sixers are also on a two-game winning streak after beating the Knicks tonight. Look at these guys. They're flying.

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[via ESPN Stats & Info]

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