The New York Knicks didn’t just beat the Boston Celtics on Friday night — they controlled the game from start to finish. Their 2–0 start to the season already looks different from last year’s grind-it-out style, with sharper ball movement, better spacing, and defensive cohesion that feels sustainable.

But amid all the star power, one under-the-radar contributor stood out: Guerschon Yabusele.

A spark off the bench

The French forward didn’t stuff the stat sheet — just 13 minutes, five rebounds, and one made three-pointer — but every second he played had weight (pun intended).

Yabusele’s energy changed the tone whenever he checked in. He was physical inside, fought for every loose ball, and played with the kind of intensity that doesn’t show up in the box score but absolutely affects the

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