Despite a big second quarter from Carmelo Anthony, the New York Knicks lost a close game to the Wizards at Madison Square Garden, 113-110.
- Washington Wizards 113 (23-19)
- New York Knicks 110 (19-25)
- NBA, Final, Box Score
- Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York
The New York Knicks won their first six games that were decided by four points or less. Thursday’s heartbreaking result was the Knicks seventh straight loss in the type of game. It’s no coincidence, their season began trending downward shortly after that last close win on Dec. 9, against Sacramento.
Thursday’s loss was different, though. New York just picked up their biggest win of the season on Wednesday in Boston and they were finally feeling good about themselves again. Kristaps Porzingis was back after a four-game absence due to injury. Even fans had a reason to show a tiny glint of optimism.
So, when Carmelo Anthony poured in 25 points in the second quarter (a Knicks franchise record) and led his team to a 40 point quarter the game seemed winnable. Like always we need to remember that no matter who is wearing the jersey these are still the Knicks.
After a remarkable quarter, Anthony was just 2-12 in the second half with just 7 points. Porzingis only managed four field goal attempts in 18 second half minutes. It’s tempting to blame it all on Melo again, but how about that last shot?
Well, the Knicks are calling for an investigation into a Wizards assistant coach. We thought we’d seen it all.
Here's the play Courtney Lee is referencing. Can clearly see the coach almost on the three point line yelling in his ear pic.twitter.com/K69ELycCWY
— Kenny Ducey (@KennyDucey) January 20, 2017
A few Knicks in here are kinda upset, hope the league fines him
— Kenny Ducey (@KennyDucey) January 20, 2017
This game was there for the taking. Washington only made four shots in the fourth quarter (26.7 percent) and the Knicks couldn’t take advantage. Back to the drawing board for coach Hornacek.
Wizards 113 #Knicks 110 F@carmeloanthony: 34p@drose: 20p pic.twitter.com/7VyCJbfMYJ
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 20, 2017
Buckle up!
Wizards 109 #Knicks 107 | 1:37 4Q@carmeloanthony: 33p@drose: 18p#NYKvsWAS pic.twitter.com/dahh1RTTvp
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 20, 2017
Look out below! ? #NYKvsWAS #Knicks pic.twitter.com/UTdXifdQxS
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 20, 2017
Wizards 100 #Knicks 90 | 9:27 4Q@kporzee: 13p pic.twitter.com/3wgPeiLOR5
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 20, 2017
MELOOOOOOOO! #NYKvsWAS #Knicks pic.twitter.com/jFnWNGiw4x
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 20, 2017
.@carmeloanthony unleashes a 25-point quarter, scores 27 in the half, & the #Knicks lead at the break! #NYKvsWAS #Knicks pic.twitter.com/ii8M2H7fOP
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 20, 2017
MEL?! @carmeloanthony with 16 of his 18 in the 2Q. Wiz lead down to 53-50. #NYKvsWAS #Knicks pic.twitter.com/uHTt0ZUVKu
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 20, 2017
Great to see this again…#NYKvsWAS #Knicks pic.twitter.com/WbHpToHhm1
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 20, 2017
?? with 8 points in the 1Q.
Wiz 20 #Knicks 17 | 4:05#NYKvsWAS pic.twitter.com/DnX3Xm77g9
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 20, 2017
#Knicks starters:
2️⃣5️⃣ @drose
3️⃣1️⃣ @RonBaker31
9️⃣1️⃣ @MKuzminskas
7️⃣ @carmeloanthony
9️⃣ @Kyle_OQuinn #NYKvsWAS pic.twitter.com/JOIc0dLD8d— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 20, 2017
