The Knicks are currently off to their best start since the 93 season. Their current record is 5-0 with their latest victory taking place against the magic, 99-89. It was a tight first half but the Knicks pulled away in the fourth led by Carmelo Anthony’s 25 points and J.R. Smith came off the bench [...]
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Anthony powers Knicks to 5-0 start
Carmelo Anthony scored 25 points, and J.R. Smith and Raymond
Felton each added 21 as the New York Knicks held off the Orlando
Magic 99-89 Tuesday night to improve to 5-0.
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