New York Knicks Should Start Carmelo Anthony At Power Forward

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Jan 6, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) reacts to a play during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. New York won 116-111. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

What’s Next?

Derrick Rose, Carmelo Anthony, and Joakim Noah are used to playing half-court basketball, and that starting lineup suits the personnel. Jennings prefers to run-and-gun, and with the youth and skill on that second unit with Porzingis, the lineup suits the personnel.

The Knicks travel out of the country to take on the second place Raptors, in what will require a complete game from the Knicks.

Hornacek said NYK may hold Porzingis (sore Achillies) out of Saturday's practice & see how feels at shootaround Sunday before Toronto game.
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) January 12, 2017

If Porzingis is held out again, the Knicks will get to test Anthony at the power forward position against a very good team. If Porzingis is ready to play, bringing him off the bench and limiting his minutes should be the goal.

If so, they can test the waters with Porzingis in the second unit, and go from there.

With two days off in between games, the Knicks can rest up and prepare for an incredibly challenging upcoming schedule. The Knicks will play at Toronto, home against the Atlanta Hawks, at Boston, and home again for a surging Washington Wizards team.

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We’ll see the true character of this Knicks team in the upcoming games.

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