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Dallas Mavericks: 3 best games of Kristaps Porzingis’ career so far

ByKohl Rast|
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 07: Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the New York Knicks hangs on the rim after dunking the ball in the second quarter against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Madison Square Garden on November 7, 2017 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 07: Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the New York Knicks hangs on the rim after dunking the ball in the second quarter against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Madison Square Garden on November 7, 2017 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 5: Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the New York Knicks dunks against the Indiana Pacers on November 5, 2017 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 5: Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the New York Knicks dunks against the Indiana Pacers on November 5, 2017 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

1. New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers

The single best game of Porzingis’ career took place in his most recent active season in which he actually got picked to participate in the All-Star game. The third and most recent season for Porzingis was one of the most incredible displays of consistent, star level basketball I have ever seen from such a young player.

Porzingis was in the midst of a streak to start the season in which he broke 30 points seven out of nine times. He was shooting the ball absolutely lights out and it was just a matter of time before he really started showing out with a big time career high.

That night came in November of 2017 against the Indiana Pacers. Porzingis was now the undisputed star of the team and with it was given the green light to send shots flying whenever he saw fit. He shot the ball 3.5 times more per game than he did the season before and kept his shooting percentages pretty level.

In this game against the Pacers, KP put together a stat line of 40 points, 8 rebounds and 6 blocks. He was 15 of 24 from the field and 8 of 9 from free throw line and the Pacers had no answer for him at all. The Knicks won the game by 7 and KP set himself a new career high that still stands today.

Kristaps Porzingis is one of the most entertaining players in the NBA and the Dallas Mavericks are going to get to see that in just a few more short weeks. Hopefully his top 3 games will be changed this season to games in Mavs jerseys. Whether they are as good or not, we will still change them.

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