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Nov 7, 2021; New York, New York, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio (3) celebrates after scoring a three-pointer against the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 7, 2021; New York, New York, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio (3) celebrates after scoring a three-pointer against the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports
The Cleveland Cavaliers have come up as major underdogs this season. After a poor performance last season, they are making a serious impact this year. Recently, they ran over the New York Knicks with Ricky Rubio putting on a show. Likewise, LeBron James reacted to the game as he gave his praise to Rubio.
La Pistola is a skilled league veteran. He proved that in the recent Olympics as he went off for Spain. Now, it looks like the Spaniard has carried his form right into the regular season as he leads the Cavaliers. Despite coming off the bench, Rubio has put masterclass performances for the Cavs.
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Recently, the Cavaliers took on the hot Knicks. While many kept the NY-based team as the favorite, Rubio changed the course of the story as he went huge. Looking at his former team’s rise, LeBron James complimented its bench leader for his performance.
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LeBron James reacts to Ricky Rubio stealing the show
In the matchup against the Knicks, Cleveland made a major statement. Winning the game 126-105, they were on their top show tonight. However, their best weapon for the night was Ricky Rubio. Playing for 31 minutes in the game, Rubio put on an offensive display to guide the Cavaliers to another win.
This fiery performance got the attention of the ‘King’ as he reacted to Rubio going off.
Rubio going INSANE in the garden right now!!!!
— LeBron James (@KingJames) November 8, 2021
“RICKY RUBIO, HE THE GOAT!” pic.twitter.com/BsfBaBvOSw
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) November 8, 2021
Rubio was truly at his absolute peak, going off for 37 points along with 8 assists against the New York Knicks. Notably, he was hot from the three-point range, making 8 out of his 9 attempts. His playmaking as well gave a major boost to the Cavs as they never went out of the game. While he was sure the best performer, Cleveland had other heroes as well.
Rookie Evan Mobley had one of his best games of the season with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Plus, Jarrett Allen continued his impressive run, putting up yet another double-double with 18 points and 17 rebounds. Overall, Cavs did a great job in shutting down Knicks’ Julius Randle and RJ Barrett as they shot a combined 10-30 from the field.
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With the way Ricky Rubio is playing, do you think he has a chance to win Sixth Man of the Year? Let us know your views in the comments below.
