Knicks' Kadeem Allen scores career-high 25 in loss to Cavaliers

New York Knicks shooting guard Kadeem Allen scored a career-high 25 points (10-of-16 field goals, 4-of-5 free throws) with 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, 1 3-pointer, and 1 turnover in 32.2 minutes of a 107-104 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday.

What It Means:

In addition to the scoring, Allen set personal-highs in field goal attempts and makes, while also reaching his career-high in assists for the second straight game. Over the last two contests, the second-year guard on a two-way contract is averaging 19.5 points, 3.5 boards, 6.0 dimes, 1.5 swipes, and 1.5 treys on 55.6 percent shooting from the floor. The Knicks host the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday and play in Atlanta against the Hawks on Thursday before heading into the All-Star break.

Allen posted a season-best 39.6 FanDuel points in the loss. He's averaging 20.4 FanDuel points through eight games for the Knicks.

written by Josh Levinson on Tuesday, February 12th, 2019 at 12:49pm EDT

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