Reeling from a three-game losing streak caused that ended their West Coast road trip, the New York Knicks got a lift from their stars.
- New York Knicks 118 (15-13)
- Indiana Pacers 111 (15-15)
- NBA, Final, Box Score
- Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
New York’s “big three” of Carmelo Anthony, Derrick Rose, and Kristaps Porzingis scored 32 of their 34 fourth quarter points. Rose exploded with 13 of his 24 in the final 12 minutes. Anthony had 11 and KP added 10 of his own.
It was only the second time this season that the trio has all scored 20-plus points in the same game.
Melo finished with 35 points on a season-high seven three-point makes. After struggling for most of the season with his outside shot (.336) tonight was huge for Anthony’s confidence.
Carmelo did it all for the #Knicks
His 35 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists carried the @nyknicks to a 118-111 win over the @Pacers. pic.twitter.com/Jlrn6lIdzG
— NBA (@NBA) December 21, 2016
The most encouraging performance came from Joakim Noah. The $72 million man posted his second double-double as a Knick (11 points, 11 rebounds) and logged 30 minutes for the fourth time this season.
It’s a start.
The Knicks continue their three-game homestand on Thursday, Dec. 22, against the Orlando Magic at 7:30 p.m. ET.
That’s a W! ? #NYKvsIND #Knicks pic.twitter.com/dvvMji7pXy
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 21, 2016
.@carmeloanthony buries another ?! #NYKvsIND
NYK 114 IND 105 | 2:57 4Q
WATCH on @MSGNetworks! pic.twitter.com/B5CexTZFc3
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 21, 2016
The lead is back to the orange & blue! @kporzee hits two treys & @drose nails the bucket in the lane! #NYKvsIND
NYK 105 IND 101 6:10 4Q pic.twitter.com/XdQ4tbyDhO
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 21, 2016
.@carmeloanthony is on ?with 29 points on 50% shooting! #NYKvsIND
IND 99 NYK 93 | 8:33 4Q pic.twitter.com/1Ejo4WYcQy
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 21, 2016
21-3 run from the #Knicks over the last 4:45 of the 3Q! We’re right back in this one, down 87-84. 4Q coming up! #NYKvsIND pic.twitter.com/aaxai1irw7
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 21, 2016
Halftime @TheGarden. #NYKvsIND #Knicks@carmeloanthony: 9p@drose: 9p@kporzee: 7p@JoakimNoah: 6r pic.twitter.com/hLahUne5gX
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 21, 2016
The #Knicks back on top with an 11-2 run! NYK 37 IND 36 | 5:39 2Q.@Kyle_OQuinn: 6p#NYKvsIND pic.twitter.com/k4genJ8Xlc
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 21, 2016
End of 1Q here @TheGarden. @carmeloanthony: 7p@kporzee: 5p#NYKvsIND pic.twitter.com/xcyby7VLIM
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 21, 2016
The #Knicks out to a 16-8 lead! #NYKvsIND pic.twitter.com/h1hk71sc2F
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 21, 2016
#Knicks starters:
2️⃣5️⃣ @drose
5️⃣ @CourtneyLee2211
7️⃣ @carmeloanthony
6️⃣ @kporzee
1️⃣3️⃣ @JoakimNoah #NYKvsIND pic.twitter.com/2ErNBRPM5M— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 21, 2016
