PLAYERS:
Carmelo Anthony,
LaMarcus Aldridge,
J.R. Smith,
J.J. Hickson,
Tyson Chandler,
Steve Novak
TEAMS: Portland Trail Blazers, New York Knicks
TEAMS: Portland Trail Blazers, New York Knicks
Post Game Recap
Final Score: Trail Blazers: 105 Knicks: 100
The Knicks once again spotted an opponent a huge lead, eventually fighting back but again falling short in the end; this time it was the Blazers doing it to the Knicks, pulling out a 105-100 victory. The Knicks did not come out with any intensity tonight, again lacking effort on the defensive end as the Blazers as they trailed the entire game, by double-digits most of the time, outside of a 2-2 tie.
-Positives
Carmelo Anthony returned from a two game absence with a bang, scoring 45 points. It was an extremely efficient 45 for Anthony as well, as he went 14 of 24 from the field, going five of 11 from deep and 12 of 14 from the foul line. Anthony was aggressive on the boards as well, securing seven rebounds. He also added four assists, playing a great all around game for the Knicks.
His stat line wasn’t great, but seeing Amar’e Stoudemire on the court at all was a positive sign. He looked rusty from the start, bu...
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