Just looking at the data, his offensive game wasn't great.
But tonight, his real contribution came on the defensive end.
Even Bill Walton was impressed with his defense, "To have your first career start facing Paul Pierce is a challenge, but Paul did great!"
Tonight, Pierce shot 7 for 20, made 2 of 6 three-point shots, and scored 16 points.
As the main defender on Pierce, Paul George's defense was quite good.
The Knicks ultimately sank 22 three-pointers, breaking the NBA record for most three-point shots made by a team in an "opening game."
Barkley mentioned Dior, "Now it seems clear that with all the trades Donnie Walsh made this summer, the arrival of Boris Dior has really defined the tactical style of the team!"
Tonight, Dior stood at the top of the arc, like a dealer at a gambling table who never makes a mistake, dealing cards accurately and ruthlessly.
Although he only scored 9 points, he delivered 11 assists in less than 30 minutes.
