Knicks starting point guard Elfrid Payton is still motivated to compete in the first playoff game of his career.
He played six seasons with four different franchises, but the Louisiana native never made it to the postseason.
Payton thinks this could be the year the Knicks moved up to 5-3 with a 112-100 comeback win over Utah at Fanless Garden.
Payton put together another solid game with 22 points, making 10 out of 15 shots and distributing eight assists.
“Very important,” Payton said when asked about his playoff aspirations. “It is a goal to be achieved every year. We have a good chance this year. It is still early. This is the goal and we work towards it every day”.