New York Knicks: Carmelo Anthony’s Top 5 Games In NY
KNICKS VS CELTICS: GAME 2 IN 2011 PLAYOFFS – APRIL 19, 2011
It’s tough to put this game on the list considering New York ended up being swept. Carmelo Anthony was simply electric, and almost willed the team to a Game 2 victory by himself.
Just look at the numbers.
Melo had 42 points on 14-of-30 shooting, leading the team in attempts. The stat lines for the other Knick leaders in attempts?
- Toney Douglas: 14 points, 5-of-16 FG
- Bill Walker: 0 points, 0-of-11 FG
- Amar’e Stoudemire: 4 points, 2-of-9 FG
The rest of the Knicks shot a combined 9 for 24.
Anthony also grabbed 17 rebounds, more than any player and more than double of any teammate. He had nearly half the team’s total in assists (6). To top it off, he played 44 minutes and only committed one turnover.
‘Melo has gotten his fair share of criticism since his arrival in New York, but this playoff game was a prime example of Anthony not having a supporting cast, therefore shouldering the bulk of the scoring load.
It’s been a common theme for Anthony throughout his career. In this instance, New York could’ve tied this series at 1-1 if he had any type of production from his teammates.
Regardless of outcome, it was a masterful performance and his first shining moment in a Knicks uniform, giving fans a taste of what to come.
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