The New York Knicks lost a heartbreaker in quadruple-overtime to the Atlanta Hawks despite a huge night from Carmelo Anthony.
- New York Knicks 139 (21-28)
- Atlanta Hawks 142 (28-20)
- NBA, Final, Box Score
- Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA
The New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks played just the eleventh quadruple-overtime game in the history of the NBA and it was a wild one. There were 21 ties and 23 lead changes between two clearly evenly matched squads. In the end, though, the absence of their stars caused the Knicks to falter.
Questionable (at best) officiating was a theme throughout the contest, but New York was already short-handed before tipoff. Derrick Rose (sprained ankle) was out. After another rough night from Kristaps Porzingis (16 points on 14 shots), Carmelo Anthony needed to be the hero.
With Porzingis fouling out in just 30 minutes of action, Anthony controlled the game. He poured in 17 points in the first quarter and 45 in total, including clutch shots at the end of the fourth quarter and in overtime.
And Carmelo Anthony was fouled. What's this, the 1990s again? Tie game, heading to OT. #Knicks. pic.twitter.com/qD3Rfz8rfR
— Elite Sports NY (@EliteSportsNY) January 29, 2017
The most remarkable part of this Knicks performance was surviving the third overtime without Anthony or Porzingis. When Melo fouled out, things seemed doomed.
As great as Anthony was, he has to share the game ball with Courtney Lee. There’s no third overtime without New York’s starting shooting guard.
WHAT A PLAY. What the #Knicks need are 12 of Courtney Lee. Defensive awareness, spectacular in a huge spot.@alanhahn @wallyball pic.twitter.com/j811kxULLx
— Elite Sports NY (@EliteSportsNY) January 29, 2017
Key Stat
The Knicks took 51 three-point shots in today’s game. I love the three as much as the next guy, but they’re not the Houston Rockets. New York was just 35.3 percent from outside. That’s just crazy.
Key Player
Knicks fans on Twitter would tell you that Paul Millsap isn’t an All-Star. He played 60 minutes today and logged 37 points, 19 rebounds, and 7 assists. Looks like All-Star numbers to me.
#Knicks fall 142-139 in the 4th OT. #NYKvsATL
Postgame coverage coming up on @MSGNetworks.
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 29, 2017
Schroeder hits 1-of-2 free throws. 142-139 lead for the Hawks. 7.8 seconds & #Knicks ball. 1 more OT? #NYKvsATL
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 29, 2017
.@brandonjennings sinks the trey!!! #Knicks lead (for now) 139-136 with 2:36 left in the 4th OT. #NYKvsATL
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 29, 2017
And…we’re headed for the 4th overtime in Atlanta! 130-130. #NYKvsATL #Knicks
Tune to @MSGNetworks! pic.twitter.com/piLiFEDNdF
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 29, 2017
After @CourtneyLee2211 hit 2 free throws, Schroeder answered with a layup. 130-130 with 3 secs in triple OT. #Knicks ball. #NYKvsATL
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 29, 2017
Tie game, 128-128 with 28.8 secs on the game clock. #NYKvsATL
WATCH on @MSGNetworks! #Knicks pic.twitter.com/wyfiOQpF8D
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 29, 2017
This is an instant classic.
We head to triple OT! 123-123. #NYKvsATL pic.twitter.com/keC2KeHegw
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 29, 2017
123-120 lead for the Hawks. @carmeloanthony just fouled out (45p). 12.3 secs left in double OT. #NYKvsATL #Knicks
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 29, 2017
DOUBLE OT
113-113@carmeloanthony: 38pWATCH on @MSGNetworks! #NYKvsATL pic.twitter.com/j1af0ukX0S
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 29, 2017
HE DID IT AGAIN!
Meloooooo hits the fading jumper to tie the game at 113-113. 6.9 secs left in OT. #NYKvsATL pic.twitter.com/GHTVDNxMxM
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 29, 2017
#Knicks 111 Hawks 111 | 32.1 secs OT pic.twitter.com/vXmwRIr8a6
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 29, 2017
.@JustHolla7 hits a big 3 & @carmeloanthony delivers ANOTHER clutch fading jumper! #Knicks lead 111-108 | 1:29 OT pic.twitter.com/WVNTBM04Wm
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 29, 2017
FREE BASKETBALL
104-104 heading to OT. #NYKvsATL #Knicks@carmeloanthony: 34p pic.twitter.com/S9TYpoliog
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 29, 2017
.@carmeloanthony drives past Millsap for the layup! We’re tied at 104-104! 2.6 seconds 4Q. #NYKvsATL pic.twitter.com/YpxAxxM9mx
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 29, 2017
Tune to @MSGNetworks NOW!
Hawks 103 #Knicks 102 | 45.2 secs 4Q
NYK ball. pic.twitter.com/xy9d41Nxv2
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 29, 2017
.@brandonjennings buries the 3 & it’s a 7-0 run from the #Knicks! NYK grabs the lead, 99-97 with 2:31 to go! #NYKvsATL pic.twitter.com/sdeDFXkgBv
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 29, 2017
Hawks 97 #Knicks 92 | 5:18 4Q#NYKvsATL pic.twitter.com/Ki1IOsBQY6
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 29, 2017
Another nail-biter brewing here in Atlanta… #NYKvsATL #Knicks@carmeloanthony: 28p@JoakimNoah: 10r@brandonjennings: 7a pic.twitter.com/3rE8TI47t8
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 29, 2017
#Knicks 77 Hawks 71 | 5:42 3Q@carmeloanthony: 28p@kporzee: 13p#NYKvsATL pic.twitter.com/lGRkHrpKmE
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 29, 2017
High scoring first half in ATL. #Knicks have the lead!@carmeloanthony: 23p
@CourtneyLee2211: 10p@brandonjennings: 5a#NYKvsATL pic.twitter.com/MRuwNNwZGK— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 29, 2017
Timeout on the floor.#Knicks lead up to 57-47 with 3:23 to go in the half. @carmeloanthony with 23p (8-12 FG). #NYKvsATL pic.twitter.com/NRLL5kkXvS
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 29, 2017
.@carmeloanthony pours in 17 points in the 1Q as the #Knicks score 37! #NYKvsATL pic.twitter.com/XEbGoPcRCA
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 29, 2017
.@CourtneyLee2211 still ? with 8 points in the 1Q! 16-16.#NYKvsATL #Knicks pic.twitter.com/vOWebwlTSD
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 29, 2017
.@kporzee ? swat. #NYKvsATL #Knicks pic.twitter.com/cUxIrSA0Md
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 29, 2017
#Knicks starters:
3️⃣ @brandonjennings
5️⃣ @CourtneyLee2211
7️⃣ @carmeloanthony
6️⃣ @kporzee
1️⃣3️⃣ @JoakimNoah #NYKvsATL pic.twitter.com/btd2NN7KQy— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 29, 2017