Impressive rookie Kristaps Porzingis scores career-best 29 points

It was Kristaps Porzingis’ night in Manhattan, a validation of what has been building into a Latvian storm of hope for the Knicks.

He dropped in a career-high 29 points, making it look easy at times, hitting shots from near and far to barbecue the Hornets in a 102-94 victory Tuesday.

Porzingis, 20, hit 10 of his 17 shots with 11 rebounds, ending the game at the free throw line with a final round of adulation from the fans.