Precious Achiuwa was a standout for the New York Knicks despite their loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. He pulled down 9 rebounds and blocked 3 shots in his 35 minutes on the court. The Knicks fell to the Timberwolves with a score of 116-99.
What It Means
Achiuwa’s performance against the Timberwolves marked a significant achievement, as he exceeded his projections by grabbing 9 rebounds and blocking 3 shots, leading both categories for his team. This game is part of a season where he averages 5.4 rebounds per game, ranking him 46th among power forwards. In terms of blocks, this was his first time leading the game this season. Achiuwa has finished in the top-5 at his position in rebounds in nearly a quarter of his games (23.81%). His field goal percentage stands at an impressive 54%, showing efficiency when he gets opportunities.
