Carmelo Anthony, sidelined since suffering a groin injury on Feb. 6, is expected to play Monday when the Knicks host the Nets.
Carmelo Anthony Injury: Knicks Star Expected To Play Monday
There’s been plenty of speculation about how well Anthony will play with Lin at the point. Anthony played in Lin’s breakout game against the Nets and played six minutes in Lin’s first start, but the two have not started and finished a game together. Melo doesn’t think there’s going to be a problem.
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Read Article >Carmelo Anthony, Amar’e Stoudemire Vow To Fit In With Jeremy Lin
CAPTION: February 3, 2012; Boston, MA, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) shoots a technical foul against the Boston Celtics during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ivins-US PRESSWIRE “When I’m reading the stuff, it’s more funny than anything because at the end of the day I know what I bring to the game,” Anthony said, according to the NY Daily News. “My teammates know that. But to say, ‘How can I fit in?’ It’s easy -- give him the ball and space out.”
Anthony also added: “I know there’s questions about, ‘Can I fit in?’ and stuff like that, but this is like a dream come true to me. It takes some pressure off of me. I don’t have to play point guard. I don’t have to try to get Amare 20 points, try to get this guy 20 points, me try to go out there and get 25-30 points a night, play defense, rebound do the whole thing.”
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