New York Knicks: Who Stepped Up Against The Miami Heat?

Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo Anthony began the clash with the Miami Heat by shooting 2-of-9 from the field. That could have set the table for a poor shooting night by the New York Knicks’ go-to scorer, but Anthony responded wonderfully.

Matched up against players who shouldn’t be able to lock him down, Anthony recognized the opportunity at hand and took advantage of it.

Anthony overcame his slow start to go off for 35 points, four rebounds, one offensive rebound, two assists, and one block in 36 minutes. He shot 13-of-27 from the field overall and went 11-of-18 following his 2-of-9 start.

Anthony also went 3-of-9 from beyond the arc and 6-of-7 from the free throw line in a dominant performance that was reflected by his +/- of +25.

Anthony is the Knicks’ go-to scorer and one of the league’s best small forwards. He’s been searching for his shot in recent games, but he found it in a major and crucial way during New York’s meeting with the rival Heat.

It was a tough string of games for Anthony, but he responded on the road and went off for an explosive scoring night that New York desperately needed.