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3 Knicks Whose Stocks Are Still Down Despite Quick 76ers Series

New York Knicks On SI·Isaiah De Los Santos·21 days ago
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Teams don't pull off sweeps in the playoffs by accident. This year's Knicks showed how true that is against the 76ers, as their four straight wins in the second round were a direct result of firing on all cylinders and having an answer for everything their rivals threw at them. However, despite this impressive result , there are a few players who were very minor contributors in the grand scheme, or didn't take full advantage of the opportunity against a worn-out Sixers squad. 1. Jose Alvarado Jose Alvarado entered the Philly matchup with a ton going in his favor. He brought a demonstrable spark to the Hawks series when the bench initially struggled, helping him shed the DNP label that he began with against Atlanta. The energizing guard not only got in his opponents' heads but also made a tangible impact with his steals, playmaking needed on the second unit, and three-point shot. With the Sixers on tap, it seemed like Alvarado would have a potentially even bigger role in store.…

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