Andre Drummond helped the Knicks without scoring a point

Andre Drummond provided valuable backup center minutes for the New York Knicks despite not scoring in Saturday's 109-97 victory over Cleveland. Playing 14 minutes, Drummond recorded eight rebounds, two steals, and one block while attempting just one shot. The Knicks outscored Cleveland by 10 points while Drummond was on the court.

Writer Alexander Wilson argues that Drummond warrants a defined rebounding role against larger second units to rest starter Karl-Anthony Towns. Wilson notes that while Drummond's presence creates spacing tradeoffs compared to Towns, his rebounding and defensive contributions help New York manage critical reserve minutes.