New York Knicks: It Was Only The Preseason Opener

Oct 4, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (25) celebrates with forward Carmelo Anthony (7) after a play during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. The Rockets won 130-103. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 4, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo Anthony is a nine-time All-Star and six-time All-NBA honoree who currently ranks No. 29 on the all-time scoring list. He’s averaged at least 20 points per game in every one of his 13 seasons in the NBA.

Thus, it’s hard to be too worried about the Knicks when the primary source of offense had such a rare off night.

Anthony finished with 10 points in 22 minutes on 4-of-13 shooting from the field against the Houston Rockets. He’s prone to the occasional poor performance, but Anthony has been productive and rather efficient throughout his career.

For perspective, Anthony has scored 10 or fewer points a combined three times over the past three seasons.

Anthony is good for his 20 points per game, which is reason to believe the Knicks won’t be losing like this very often. Anthony is known to play up to the level of both his competition and the quality of his team.

Anthony may be in the midst of a postseason drought, but he led his respective teams to the playoffs in each of his first 10 NBA seasons. Don’t forget that.

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