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New York Knicks: Who Stepped Up Against The Dallas Mavericks ?

By Maxwell Ogden

Nov 14, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) looks to pass around Dallas Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews (23) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) looks to pass around Dallas Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews (23) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 14, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) drives to the basket defended by Dallas Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews (23) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) drives to the basket defended by Dallas Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews (23) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /

Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo Anthony put forth a borderline atrocious performance in the first half. He stepped up with a powerful performance in the second half, however, which sparked the New York Knicks’ 16-point victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

After shooting 1-of-6 from the field, Anthony took over with his uncanny scoring proficiency during the third and fourth quarters.

Anthony finished with 24 points, seven rebounds, two offensive boards, three assists, one block, and a steal in 33 minutes. He shot 8-of-18 from the field, 3-of-6 from beyond the arc, and 5-of-6 from the charity stripe.

Anthony scored 17 points in the third quarter and 20 in the second half on 7-of-12 shooting from the field, including three huge 3-point field goals.

Anthony’s trend in 2016-17 has been to go off in the first half and cool down in the second half. He’s broken that in recent games, most notably the wins over the Brooklyn Nets and, now, the Mavericks.

If Anthony can consistently take over during the third quarter and close out in the fourth, then the Knicks can make this a postseason-caliber season.

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