Overview
- McCullar logged roughly 23 minutes in the win over Atlanta, posting 13 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two steals on 3-of-6 from three.
- Trae Young did not score on possessions defended by McCullar, a matchup Brown deployed early by design.
- Brown said McCullar “earned more minutes,” highlighting his feel and defensive impact after initially planning a smaller stint.
- The opportunity comes with Josh Hart sidelined for at least the next two games, while Miles McBride and Landry Shamet work back from injuries.
- McCullar arrived from Westchester with strong G League numbers, and his emergence coincides with a tougher stretch that features eight of the Knicks’ next 11 games on the road.