Elfrid Payton posts 17-point triple-double in Knicks' victory
New York Knicks point guard Elfrid Payton scored 17 points (8-of-17 field goals, 1-of-3 free throws) with 11 rebounds, 15 assists, 1 steal, and 1 turnover in 33.0 minutes of a 139-134 overtime win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday.
What It Means:
Payton recorded his first triple-double of the season and the first for the Knicks as a whole. Over the last seven contests, he's averaging 11.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, 10.1 assists, 1.3 steals, and 0.9 blocks on 46.3 percent shooting. Unless moves are made at the trade deadline, Payton should continue to put up solid numbers for fantasy owners. The Knicks will host the Orlando Magic on Thursday.
Payton scored a season-high 54.7 FanDuel points on Monday. numberFire's models project him for 11.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.0 triples per game over the rest of the season.
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