Knicks' Kristaps Porzingis: Near double-double in Thursday loss

Porzingis posted 18 points (8-21 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal over 38 minutes in Thursday's 110-95 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Analysis:

Porzingis led the Knicks in scoring on the night with Carmelo Anthony (knee) out, while coming just a rebound short of his second double-double in the last three games. He continued his stretch of double-digit scoring efforts as well, one that's encompassed all 11 March contests he's participated in. Factoring in Thursday's production, he's averaging 17.9 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.2 blocks across 33.4 minutes during the month.