Carmelo Anthony Leads Knicks in Win Against Pacers
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Dec 21, 2016 11:58 AM EST |
(Photo : Getty Images) Carmelo Anthony finished the game against Indiana Pacers with 35 points, four rebounds, four assists, and two steals in just 37 minutes of playing time at the Madison Square Garden on Tuesday (Dec. 20).
Carmelo Anthony delivered one of his best performances yet this season in the game against the Indiana Pacers. Anthony rallied the New York Knicks for a 118-111 win at the Madison Square Garden on Tuesday.
Anthony finished the game with 35 points, four rebounds, four assists, and two steals in just 37 minutes of playing time. It was a rough time for the Knicks that appeared to be a little tired after the recent nine-day trip to the West Coast, according to The New York Times.
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The Knicks were down by double digits after the first half, and they were facing an eight-point deficit with nine minutes remaining on the fourth quarter. But the Knick will not go down without fighting. Three of the team's biggest stars stepped up their game and managed to snatch a much needed win to boost morale.
Kristaps Porzingis had 21 points, eight rebounds, three blocks, and an assist. Derrick Rose added 24 points, four rebounds, six assists, and two blocks. Center Joakim Noah had a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds along with two assists.
The Pacers offense was led by Thaddeus Young and Myles Turner, who each had 21 points. Young added seven rebounds and two steals to his stats, while Turner had nine rebounds and four blocks. Paul George had 16 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals, according to NBA.com. Jeff Teague had 17 points, 12 assists, and seven rebounds. Off the bench, Al Jefferson contributed 18 points and three rebounds.
The Pacers will be hosting the Boston Celtics on Thursday, while the Knicks will host the Orlando Magic on the same day.
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