New York Knicks: Who Stepped Up Against The Indiana Pacers?

Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo Anthony has been red-hot over the course of the past three games. He posted 34 points and 10 rebounds against the Washington Wizards, and poured in 31 points, seven rebounds, and six assists against the Phoenix Suns.

Against the Indiana Pacers, Anthony proved that there’s something more important than the basics of production: timing.

Anthony picked up 26 points, five rebounds, one offensive board, two assists, and one block in 34 minutes of action. He shot 9-of-17 from the field, 1-of-3 from beyond the 3-point line, and 7-of-8 from the free throw line.

More important than the 26 overall points scored is the five points that he scored during the final 1:07 of the fourth quarter.

Anthony hit a jump shot with 2:07 remaining to give New York a 102-99 lead. He sank a free throw to make it 103-101, and after Paul George tied the game at 103-103, Anthony responded with the game-winning jump shot with 23 seconds remaining.

In the face of adversity, Anthony stepped up with one of his most clutch performances of the 2016-17 NBA regular season.