Porzingis and Phoenix Suns rookie Marquese Chriss went to war in a physical battle .
Though the result was a loss , the Knicks won long - term when Kristaps Porzingis sent a message to future opponents .
Kristaps Porzingis and Phoenix Suns rookie Marquese Chriss went to war in a physical battle .
Though the result was a loss , the Knicks won long - term when Kristaps Porzingis sent a message to future opponents .