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 Noel. ESPN Stats & Info noted that the rookie made history in the battle of the conference cellar dwellers:
Nerlens Noel is the youngest player in NBA history to put up at least 20 points, 10 rebounds, 5 steals and 3 blocks in a game. #Elias
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) March 21, 2015
Also, guess who was the last rookie to pull this off?
.@NerlensNoel3's line through Q3: 23pts/9reb/5stl/3blk He's the first rookie to match those totals since @SHAQ in '93.
— Philadelphia 76ers (@Sixers) March 21, 2015
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]