Andre Drummond shines in first half of Knicks debut against 76ers

In the Knicks' season opener against the 76ers on October 20, Andre Drummond made a strong impact off the bench. He recorded 10 points and 11 rebounds in just over 14 minutes during the first half, achieving a double-double that marked a franchise first for a season opener since 1996-97. However, Drummond struggled in the second half, finishing with a total of 12 points and 14 boards in 24 minutes. Head coach Mike Brown acknowledged that the team, including Drummond, appeared fatigued in the latter part of the game. The Knicks could utilize similar production from Drummond going forward, especially with the loss of Mitchell Robinson in the offseason.

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