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Knicks vs. Heat, Final Score: Carmelo And Billups Seal 91-86 Victory For New York
Carmelo Anthony finished with 29 points and nine rebounds, as the New York Knicks got key contributions from their stars to take down the Miami Heat, 91-86, at American Airlines Arena.
It is New York’s first big victory since acquiring Anthony and Chauncey Billups from Denver last week. The Knicks had not played a winning team since the deal, and were coming off Friday’s loss in Cleveland.
But Sunday, New York looked like a playoff-caliber team. The Knicks didn’t wilt after getting behind by double digits in the first half, and ended the second quarter on a 16-0 run to go into the break with the lead.
They also delivered in big moments down the stretch. Billups, who finished with 16 points, drilled a go-ahead three-pointer with 1:01 on the clock and followed it with a steal.
Amare Stoudemire blocked LeBron James’ potential go-ahead layup with 7.9 seconds left, and totaled 16 points and 10 rebounds. Anthony defended James on the play.
New York held Miami to 52 points in the final three quarters to send the Heat to their second loss in three games.
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